Abstract
1. 1. Caiman hemoglobin had a high intrinsic oxygen affinity, which was not influenced by organic phosphate. Furthermore, the concentration of organic phosphates was low in red blood cells. 2. 2. CO2 produced a large increase of P50 and Bohr effect of Caiman blood when compared to human blood. 3. 3. It was concluded, that the influence of CO2 on O2-binding to red cells improves tissue oxygenation especially during the dive.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology -- Part A: Physiology |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Pages (from-to) | 331-336 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISSN | 0300-9629 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1980 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)