Hemoglobin Subunit Beta

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

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

**Synonyms:** - Beta Globin Chain - Beta-Globin - HBB - Hemoglobin Beta Chain