Hemoglobin Subunit Epsilon

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

**Definition:** Hemoglobin subunit epsilon (147 aa, ~16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBE1 gene. This protein plays a role in the transport of oxygen to tissues of the embryo.

**Synonyms:** - Epsilon-Globin - HBE1 - Hemoglobin Epsilon Chain