Hemoglobin Subunit Gamma-2

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

**Definition:** Hemoglobin subunit gamma-2 (147 aa, ~16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBG2 gene. This protein plays a role in the transport of oxygen to tissues of the fetal body.

**Synonyms:** - Gamma-2-Globin - HBG2 - Hb F Ggamma - Hemoglobin Gamma-2 Chain - Hemoglobin Gamma-G Chain