Myoglobin

Myoglobin is a pigment found in muscle cells, that aids hemoglobin in providing oxygen  for aerobic metabolism.
  • Higher myoglobin concentrations within a muscle cell (e.g. as found in Type I fibers), allows for more oxygen to be carried, which enhances the cells ability to fuel aerobic metabolism.

Related Terms

  • Hemoglobin
  • Aerobic Metabolism
  • Type I Muscle Fibers
  • Myoglobinuria
  • Oxygenation

Synonyms

  • Mb
  • MB
  • Myoglobin

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