What is the name of the protein that plays a crucial role in the transport of hemoglobin from the cytoplasm to the membrane of red blood cells, where it can be incorporated into the erythrocyte membrane?
Explanation
Band 3 protein, also known as anion exchange protein 1 (AE1), is essential for the transport of hemoglobin across the red blood cell membrane.
Source
Molecular Biology of the Cell by Alberts et al.