Indicator Explainer
Myoglobin
Myoglobin (154 aa, ~17 kDa) is encoded by the human MB gene. This protein is involved in cellular storage and transport of oxygen.
This page explains what the indicator is and how results are interpreted in general terms. Reference ranges depend on the laboratory, the method, and your own situation — no single “normal value” applies to everyone. This page is health information, not a diagnosis. For symptoms, treatment, or urgent concerns, contact a healthcare professional.
When it is tested
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C189791. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Reading results
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Myoglobin (C189791)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C189791. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Detection of Myoglobin Gene Polymorphism Associated With Pigeons' Growth Traits. — Anim Genet, 2026-10-01 (PMID 42746992; literature)
- Real-Time Dual Sensing of cTnI and Myoglobin via Printable Graphitized Electrodes. — IEEE Trans Nanobioscience, 2026-10-01 (PMID 42090539; literature)
- Spectroscopic evaluation of the interaction of myoglobin with biomedically relevant compounds. — J Biol Inorg Chem, 2026-09-30 (PMID 42820981; literature)
- Spin states of myoglobin heme iron in aqueous solutions at room temperature probed from porphyrins using nitrogen K-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy. — Phys Chem Chem Phys, 2026-09-30 (PMID 42720097; literature)