myohematin

/maɪoʊhɛmətɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A heme-binding protein of the myoglobin family found in the mitochondria of some cells, particularly in the liver.

“The researcher isolated the myohematin from the liver cells to study its role in cellular respiration.”

Synonyms

  • heme-binding protein
  • myoglobin

Antonyms

  • heme-free protein