Biochemistry · Biomolecules and Proteins

Plasma proteins and their functions

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Quick Orientation

Section

Definition

Objective
Understand the core idea
Keywords
Plasma proteins, 6 to 8 g/dL, albumin, α1, α2, β and γ-globulins

Separation and Classification

Objective
Separate the major categories
Keywords
albumin, globulins and fibrinogen, Electrophoresis, albumin: 3.5 to 5.0 g/dL

Albumin

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
Albumin, 3.5 to 5.0 g/dL, osmotic, transport and nutritive

Globulins

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
α1, α2, β and γ, α1-Antitrypsin, α2-Macroglobulin

Acute Phase Proteins

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
Acute phase response, albumin and transferrin, C-reactive protein (CRP)

Clinical Correlation

Objective
Connect the mechanism to clinical findings
Keywords
α1-Antitrypsin deficiency, emphysema, liver disease

Definition