Hemoglobin Subunit Mu

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Hemoglobin subunit mu (141 aa, ~16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBM gene. This protein may play a role in the transport of oxygen to tissues of the body.

**Synonyms:** - HBM - Hemoglobin Mu Chain - Mu-Globin