Hemoglobin Subunit Delta

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

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

**Synonyms:** - Delta-Globin - HBD - Hemoglobin Delta Chain