HbA2

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf hemoglobin
gptkbp:alternativeName Hb A2
gptkbp:chromosomeLocationOfDeltaGene chromosome 11
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:fetal_hemoglobin
gptkbp:composedOf alpha globin chain
delta globin chain
gptkbp:decreasedIn iron deficiency anemia
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1932
gptkbp:foundIn human blood
gptkbp:fullName Hemoglobin A2
gptkbp:geneForDeltaChain HBD
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula α2δ2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HbA2
gptkbp:improves megaloblastic anemia
gptkbp:measures hemoglobin electrophoresis
high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
gptkbp:normalPercentageInAdults 2-3%
gptkbp:range 1.5-3.5% in adults
gptkbp:significance elevated in beta thalassemia
used in diagnosis of hemoglobinopathies
gptkbp:usedFor screening for thalassemia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hemoglobin_electrophoresis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6