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Comparison of O2 affinities for purified sHbA and sHbF
| Po2, Torr | HbO2, % | |
|---|---|---|
| sHbA | 25.4±0.9 | 41.6±1.9 |
| sHbF | 24.3±0.5 | 60.4±1.2* |
Values are means ± SD; n = 3 experiments/group.
Significant difference from adult sheep hemoglobin (sHbA) (P = 0.015, unpaired t-test). sHbF, fetal sheep hemoglobin.
