[The sequence of beta A - and beta B-chains from carp hemoglobins (Cyprinus carpio L.)]

The primary structures of the beta A - and beta B-chains from the both main components of carp hemoglobins is given. The sequence was established by splitting with known methods and sequencing the products using the hydrophilic and hydrophobic programmes in the sequenator. The carp beta-chains differ from human beta-chains in the exchange of 66 and 67 amino acid residues, respectively; the beta A - beta B-chains differ by 4 amino acids (pos. no. 13, 41, 122 and 143). Both chains have one insertion in the position 121 or 122. The results are discussed.