Protein Groups |
Groups |
Protein(s) |
Function |
| Prealbumin |
Retinol Binding Protein |
Transport for Vitamin A |
| Transthyretin |
Binder for thyroid hormone |
| Albumin |
Albumin |
Main plasma protein; reduces tissue water accumulation, transports many
substances |
| Alpha 1 globulin |
Alpha-1-antitrypsin |
Inactivates trypsin, other proteolytic enzymes, reduces damage from inflammation |
| Orosomucoid |
Immune response modifier, drug binder for acidic drugs such as lignocaine |
| High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) |
Reverse transport of cholesterol ('good' cholesterol) |
| Alpha 2 globulin |
Alpha-2-macroglobulin |
Binds to many enzymes preventing tissue damage |
| Haptoglobin |
Haemoglobin binding protein |
| Caeruloplasmin |
Copper binding protein, involved in normal iron metabolism |
| Beta globulin |
Transferrin |
Iron transport and delivery to cells |
| Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) |
Cholesterol delivery to tissue |
| Complement component 3 |
Helps regulate inflammatory response to foreign substances |
| IgA |
Immunoglobulin involved in secretions |
| Fibrinogen |
Coagulation factor (found only in plasma, not serum) |
| Gamma globulin |
IgG |
Major immunoglobulin; long term immunity |
| IgM |
Initial reponse immunoglobulin |
| C-reactive protein |
Inflammatory response mediator |
