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Results 1 - 10 of 108 for NITROGEN OR OXYGEN
  1. Familial erythrocytosis 
    ... primary function of these cells is to carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues and organs throughout ... protein complex called hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF). When oxygen levels are lower than normal (hypoxia), HIF activates ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/familial-erythrocytosis - Genetics
  2. Pyruvate kinase deficiency 
    ... disorder that affects red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the body's tissues. People with this ... A shortage of red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body leads to fatigue, pallor, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/pyruvate-kinase-deficiency - Genetics
  3. Glucose phosphate isomerase deficiency 
    ... disorder that affects red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the body's tissues. People with this ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../glucose-phosphate-isomerase-deficiency - Genetics
  4. Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease 
    ... blockage (occlusion) of the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich (oxygenated) blood from the lungs to the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../pulmonary-veno-occlusive-disease - Genetics
  5. X-linked sideroblastic anemia 
    ... enough hemoglobin, which is the protein that carries oxygen in the blood. People with X-linked sideroblastic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/x-linked-sideroblastic-anemia - Genetics
  6. Autosomal recessive congenital methemoglobinemia 
    ... molecule within these cells called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen to cells and tissues throughout the body. In ... form called methemoglobin, which is unable to deliver oxygen to the body's tissues. As a result, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...al-recessive-congenital-methemoglobinemia - Genetics
  7. Methemoglobinemia, beta-globin type 
    ... Hemoglobin within red blood cells attaches (binds) to oxygen molecules in the lungs, which it carries through ... called methemoglobin, which is unable to efficiently deliver oxygen to the body's tissues. In methemoglobinemia, beta- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../methemoglobinemia-beta-globin-type - Genetics
  8. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency 
    ... disorder that affects red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body. ... the effects of potentially harmful molecules called reactive oxygen species, which are byproducts of normal cellular functions. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...cose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase-deficiency - Genetics
  9. Argininosuccinic aciduria 
    ... in liver cells. This cycle breaks down excess nitrogen, which is made when protein is used by ... from the body in urine. Breaking down excess nitrogen and excreting it as urea prevents it from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/argininosuccinic-aciduria - Genetics
  10. Surfactant dysfunction 
    ... breath becomes very difficult, and the delivery of oxygen to the body is impaired.The signs and ... difficulty breathing and are unable to get enough oxygen. The lack of oxygen can damage the baby' ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/surfactant-dysfunction - Genetics
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