Primary structure of the alpha chain of the major component of goose hemoglobins (Anser anser)]

Utilising the homology between goose alpha chain hemoglobin and chicken, the primary arrangement of the amino acid residues of the alpha chain (major component) of goose hemoglobin is presented. Data were obtained from amino acid analysis of the isolated alpha chain and of tryptic peptides of the chain. Their chemical structure was established by Edman degradation, carboxypeptidase A and B and leucineaminopeptidase digestion.