THE HEMOGLOBIN OF SMOOTH AND STRIATED MUSCLE OF THE FOWL

Abstract

Spectrophotometric analysis of chicken blood hemoglobin shows a curve identical with that of dog blood hemoglobin. Likewise the chicken striated muscle hemoglobin analysis is identical with that of the dog striated muscle hemoglobin. Smooth muscle (gizzard) hemoglobin appears to show the same slight differences as does dog muscle hemoglobin when carefully compared with blood hemoglobin by means of spectrophotometer. Smooth muscle hemoglobin is a rarity and deserves much more study. Its significance is discussed.