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Plasma Proteins (TOPIC 2 PROTEINS) Flashcards

1
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Contain fibrinogen

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Plasma proteins

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2
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No fibrinogen (consumed during coagulation)
6 % decrease in total protein content due to absence of fibrinogen.

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Serum proteins

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3
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Composed 60% on the Total Protein

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Albumin

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Composed 40% on the Total Protein

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Globulin

Alpha
Beta
Gamma

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5
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Examples of Prealbumin in plasma proteins electrophoretic mobility

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Transthyretin,
thyroxine binding pre albumin

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6
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Examples of Albumin in plasma proteins electrophoretic mobility

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Albumin

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Examples of Alpha 1 globulin in plasma proteins electrophoretic mobility

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Alpha1 anti-trypsin,
AFP (alpha feto protein),
alpha lipoprotein,
alpha-1-acid glycoprotein,
alpha-1-antichemotrypsin,
prothrombin

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Examples of alpha 2 globulin in plasma proteins electrophoretic mobility

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Ceruloplasmin,
haptoglobin,
alpha-2-macroglobulin,
erythropoietin

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Examples of Beta globulin in plasma proteins electrophoretic mobility

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Transferrin,
hemopexin,
beta-2-macroglobulin,
complement components,
fibrinogen,
VLDL,
LDL,
C-reactive protein (CRP)

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10
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Examples of Gamma globulin in plasma proteins electrophoretic mobility

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Immunoglobulins (antibodies)

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11
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majority of Alpha 1 globulin

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Alpha 1 anti-trypsin-

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12
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majority of alpha 2 globulin

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Alpha 2 macroglobulin

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13
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majority of beta globulin

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Transfeerrin

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14
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Also called transthyretin.

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Prealbumin

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15
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Prealbumin aka

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Transthyretin

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16
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Migrates faster than albumin. 2nd most predominant protein in CSF.

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Prealbumin

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17
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Carrier protein for thyroid hormones specifically thyroid binding prealbumin (TBPA)

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Prealbumin

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18
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The most sensitive indicator for poor nutritional status (< 10 mg/dl)
Life span: 2 days

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Prealbumin

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19
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Greek word “albus” means white. Based on white precipitation developed when acidic urine is heated.

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Albumin

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20
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Most predominant in plasma proteins

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Albumin

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21
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Produced form the liver, Life span: 20 days

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Albumin

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22
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Major transport carrier of most substances.

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Albumin

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23
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Regulates the oncotic pressure (colloidal osmotic pressure)

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Albumin

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24
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Albumin Increased in?

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Dehydration
Prolong Torniquet Application

25
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Albumin Decreased in?

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Inflammation
Liver Diseases
Kidney Diseas
Gastrointestinal loss
Malnutrition
Burn Injury
Edema and acites

26
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Globulins- conjugated proteins consist of:

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Alpha1 globulin
Alpha-2 globulin
Beta globulin
Gamma globulin

27
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Plasma protein Alpha-1-globulin Clinical Significance (elevated)

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Infections and inflammatory disease such as
Acute hepatitis

28
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Plasma protein Alpha-2-globulin Clinical Significance (elevated)

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Nephrotic syndrome,
rheumatoid arthritis,
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE),
after myocardial infarction.

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Plasma protein Beta globulin Clinical Significance (elevated)

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Hyperlipidemia

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Plasma protein Gamma globulin Clinical Significance (elevated)

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Polyclonal gammopathy,
viral hepatitis,
rheumatoid arthritis,
leukemia
lymphomas
Decrease in Hodgkin’s disease

31
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is a glycoprotein, inhibitors of plasma serine proteases. Deficiency leads to emphysema (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

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α1-antitrypsin(majority)-

32
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high carbohydrate content, carrier for steroid hormones. Elevated in neonates with bacterial infection

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α1 acid glycoprotein-

33
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also known as SERPIN major plasma serine proteinase inhibitor.

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Alpha-1-antichymotrypsin

34
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precursor of thrombin necessary for coagulation.

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Prothrombin

35
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synthesized in embryo and fetus. Elevated in Neural tube defect an low in Down syndrome. Serves as a tumor marker.

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Alpha feto protein (AFP)-

36
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transport protein for Copper (95 %), associated with Wilson’s disease

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Ceruloplasmin

37
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transport protein for free hemoglobin. (decrease in hemolytic anemia)

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Haptoglobin

38
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transport carrier for zinc in plasma and as a protease inhibitor. Elevated in diabetes, nephrotic syndrome and liver disease.

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a2 macroglobulin

39
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hormone produced in the kidney for erythropoiesis

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Erythropoietin

40
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Also known as Siderophilin, a transport protein for Iron. Accumulation iron leads to hemosiderin formation which can be stained with Perl’s Prussian blue.

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Transferrin

41
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transport protein for heme. (decrease in hemolytic anemia)

42
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part of Major histocompatility complex (MHC).

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β2 macroglobulin-

43
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precursor of fibrin involve in coagulation. Majority of coagulation factors.

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Fibrinogen-

44
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humoral immune response.

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Complement factors-

45
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carrier of lipids

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VLDL and LDL-

46
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precipitates C substance of pneumococci. Used as indicator for non specific inflammation.

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C- reactive protein (CRP)-

47
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A glycoprotein produced by plasma cells.

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IgG
IgM
IgA
IgE
IgD

48
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Other plasma proteins

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Bence jones protein
Myoglobin
Troponin
Cystatin C
Amyloids
Cross-linked C-telopeptides
Adiponectin
B-Trace protein (BTP)
Fibronectin
Brain Netriuretic Peptide (BNP)

49
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excreted in the urine by patient with Multiple myeloma.

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Bence jones protein

50
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used as marker for myocardial infarction (not specific)

51
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specific biomarker for Myocardial infarction.

52
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cysteine proteinase inhibitor, used to evaluate of renal function test or creatinine clearance test. A sensitive biomarker for diabetic kidney disease.

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Cystatin C

53
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insoluble fibrous protein aggregates due alteration in secondary structure. Deposition to tissues is called Amyloidosis, stained with Congo red.

54
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biomarkers for bone resorption, used for clinical assessment of osteoarthritis

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Cross-linked C-Telopeptides

55
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produce by adipocytes. Low level indicates high risk to DM 2 and heart disease.

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Adiponectin

56
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brain specific proteins, biomarker for CSF leakage due to head trauma inflammation or tumor.

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β-Trace protein (BTP)-

57
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secreted during pregnancy, indicator for possible premature delivery for congestive heart failure

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Fibronectin

58
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inhibits angiotensin II and norepinephrine synthesis. Used as a diagnostic marker for heart failure.

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Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)-

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