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What is 2-3 DPG?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 7/15/2025

2,3-Diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) is a metabolite produced in red blood cells that plays a crucial role in regulating oxygen delivery from hemoglobin to tissues. It binds to deoxygenated hemoglobin, reducing its affinity for oxygen, which facilitates the release of oxygen where it is needed most. Elevated levels of 2,3-DPG can occur in conditions such as chronic hypoxia or anemia, enhancing oxygen unloading in tissues.

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