Plasma Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What cause an increase in protein synthesis?
A
Hypergammaglobulinema
Paraproteinemia
2
Q
What factors increase plasma protein concentration?
A
Increase protein synthesis
Decrease volume of distribution
Artefactual
3
Q
What decrease plasma protein concentration?
A
Decrease protein synthesis
Increase in the volume distribution
Increase in excretion
Increase in catabolism
4
Q
What’s a tumor marker for hepatoma and testicular cancer?
A
AFP
