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hemoglobin C
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hemoglobin C
n. Abbr. Hb C
An abnormal hemoglobin in which lysine has replaced glutamic acid causing reduced plasticity of the red blood cells.

hemoglobin C (Hb C),
an abnormal type of hemoglobin characterized by the substitution of lysine for glutamic acid at position 6 of the beta chain of the hemoglobin molecule. Hemoglobin C moves slowly and reduces the plasticity of the erythrocytes.


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In 'SC', the 'S' is "Sickle Cell Haemoglobin" and the 'C' is 'Haemoglobin C', so 'SC' stands for "Sickle Cell Haemoglobin C Disease".
 
 
 
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