An abnormal hemoglobin that results from the substitution of lysine for glutamic acid at position 26 of the beta chain. It is most frequently observed in southeast Asian populations.
Entry Version
HBE
CAS Type 1 Name
Hemoglobin E
Previous Indexing
Hemoglobins, Abnormal (1966-1976)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under HEMOGLOBINS, ABNORMAL 1977-90
History Note
91(77); was see under HEMOGLOBINS, ABNORMAL 1977-90
An abnormal hemoglobin that results from the substitution of lysine for glutamic acid at position 26 of the beta chain. It is most frequently observed in southeast Asian populations.
