Human Brain Neuroglobin Structure Reveals a Distinct Mode of Controlling Oxygen Affinity
Pesce, A., Dewilde, S., Nardini, M., Moens, L., Ascenzi, P., Hankeln, T., Burmester, T., Bolognesi, M.(2003) Structure 11: 1087
- PubMed: 12962627 
- DOI: 10.1016/s0969-2126(03)00166-7
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1OJ6 - PubMed Abstract: 
Neuroglobin, mainly expressed in vertebrate brain and retina, is a recently identified member of the globin superfamily. Augmenting O(2) supply, neuroglobin promotes survival of neurons upon hypoxic injury, potentially limiting brain damage. In the absence of exogenous ligands, neuroglobin displays a hexacoordinated heme ...