Hemoglobin Subunit Zeta

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

**Definition:** Hemoglobin subunit zeta (142 aa, ~16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBZ gene. This protein plays a role in the transport of oxygen to tissues of the embryo.

**Synonyms:** - HBAZ - HBZ - Hemoglobin Zeta Chain - Zeta-Globin