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Hemoglobin Mighty Model©
Hemoglobin Mighty Model©
Hemoglobin Mighty Model©
Hemoglobin Mighty Model©
Hemoglobin Mighty Model©

Hemoglobin Mighty Model©

Product Code: HBMM-A
$140.00
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Explore protein structure in action with our 3D-printed Hemoglobin Mighty Model—perfect for teaching protein folding, oxygen transport, and sickle cell disease.

Hemoglobin Mighty Model – 3D Printed Protein Structure 

Help students uncover the molecular story behind oxygen transport with the Hemoglobin Mighty Model—a detailed 3D-printed representation of one of biology’s most iconic proteins. Designed for hands-on exploration, this model highlights how structure drives function at every level of protein organization. 

Available in three formats: 

  • Alpha-Globin Model – One of hemoglobin’s two subunits, ideal for studying protein folding and structure. 

  • Beta-Globin Model – The companion subunit that invites comparisons in sequence and function.  This model highlights the impact of the sickle cell mutation that changes a glutamic acid residue to a valine residue – leading to the aggregation of hemoglobin tetramers. 

  • Hemoglobin Model Set – Includes 2 alpha-globin and 2 beta-globin units that magnetically assemble into a full hemoglobin tetramer. 

New interactive features: 

  • Magnetic connections embedded in each subunit allow students to build and rebuild the complete hemoglobin tetramer. Buy one now and add more later—each piece is compatible for future expansion. 

  • Removable heme group with detailed oxygen and carbon monoxide pieces helps visualize gas exchange and the role of metals (Fe) in biology.

  • Sickle cell modeling activity lets students replace the glutamic acid sidechain on the beta-globin with a valine and model how this single amino acid change creates the sickles shape in red blood cells.

Ideal for teaching: 

  • Protein structure at all four levels (primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary) 

  • Chemical forces driving protein folding: hydrophobic, polar, and electrostatic interactions 

  • Mechanisms of oxygen binding and release 

  • Cooperativity in oxygen transport 

  • Sickle cell anemia and CRISPR-based treatments 

  • The crucial role of iron in the heme group 

Each model is precision 3D-printed in durable, full-color PLA and designed for classroom investigation and discovery—helping learners visualize the invisible and connect molecular structure to real-world health and biochemistry. 

Explore the full collection at 3D Molecular Designs.