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Understanding the Rare Genetic Condition of Methemoglobinemia
14:37 - 23:27 (08:49)
This podcast episode discussed the rare genetic condition of Methemoglobinemia, how it can turn your blood blue, and the enzyme that converts iron from its ferric state to bind with oxygen.
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Red blood cells have hemoglobin, a protein that gets its color from heme - a compound with an iron atom that binds with oxygen to transport it throughout the body.
14:37 - 15:50 (01:13)
Summary
Red blood cells have hemoglobin, a protein that gets its color from heme - a compound with an iron atom that binds with oxygen to transport it throughout the body. Our bodies also produce metemoglobins, which have oxidized iron and are useless for transporting oxygen.
ChapterUnderstanding the Rare Genetic Condition of Methemoglobinemia
EpisodeWhat's the deal with blue people?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Learn about the threshold of metemoglobin in your blood that can cause it to turn blue but without affecting your breathing or oxygen levels.
15:50 - 17:42 (01:52)
Summary
Learn about the threshold of metemoglobin in your blood that can cause it to turn blue but without affecting your breathing or oxygen levels.
ChapterUnderstanding the Rare Genetic Condition of Methemoglobinemia
EpisodeWhat's the deal with blue people?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
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Summary
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ChapterUnderstanding the Rare Genetic Condition of Methemoglobinemia
EpisodeWhat's the deal with blue people?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
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20:15 - 20:57 (00:42)
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ChapterUnderstanding the Rare Genetic Condition of Methemoglobinemia
EpisodeWhat's the deal with blue people?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this podcast, the enzyme reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide cytochrome B5 reductase is discussed, which is capable of converting the iron from its ferric state in Matima globans into its ferrous state, allowing it to bind with oxygen and function like normal hemoglobin.
20:57 - 23:27 (02:30)
Summary
In this podcast, the enzyme reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide cytochrome B5 reductase is discussed, which is capable of converting the iron from its ferric state in Matima globans into its ferrous state, allowing it to bind with oxygen and function like normal hemoglobin.