Definitions

1. noun

A globin protein found in the cytoplasm of cells, particularly in red blood cells.

“Research on cytoglobin has shown its potential role in protecting cells from oxidative stress.”

2. noun

Any globin protein found in the cytoplasm of cells, particularly in red blood cells, that binds with heme and has oxygen-carrying properties similar to hemoglobin.

“Cytoglobin is often found in conjunction with myoglobin in various tissues throughout the body.”