Carbonylhemoglobin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001656",
  "term": "Carbonylhemoglobin",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A stable complex formed when carbon monoxide (CO) binds to the heme iron in hemoglobin, displacing oxygen. This binding affinity is significantly higher than that of oxygen, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and tissue hypoxia. Elevated levels of carbonylhemoglobin are indicative of carbon monoxide poisoning.",
  "synonyms": [
    "carboxyhemoglobin"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1184 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/carbonylhemoglobin/"
}