Hemoglobin Subunit Gamma-1

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

**Definition:** Hemoglobin subunit gamma-1 (147 aa, ~16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBG1 gene. This protein plays a role in the transport of oxygen to tissues of the fetal body.

**Synonyms:** - Gamma-1-Globin - HBG1 - Hb F Agamma - Hemoglobin Gamma-1 Chain - Hemoglobin Gamma-A Chain