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1
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sequence of the AA in the polypeptide chain (linear)

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Primary Structure

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determines the overall shape of the protein

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Primary Structure

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Analytical processes of primary structure

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  • chromatography
  • electrophoresis
  • dye binding
  • light absorbance
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Analytical processes: chromatography, electrophoresis, dye binding and light absorbance depends on this sequence

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Primary sequence

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conformation of the segments of the polypeptide chain

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Secondary structure

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secondary structure maintained by:

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Hydrogen Bond

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Important for the strength and flexibility of proteins

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secondary structure

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8
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arises from the interaction among the different segments of a polypeptide chain

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secondary structure

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9
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3 structures of secondary structure

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  • Alpha-Helix
  • Beta-Pleated sheets
  • Random coils
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Chain forms a regular helix; coil
resembling a spring

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Alpha-Helix

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11
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In fully extended structures; flat, corrugated structure

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Beta-Pleated sheets

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12
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secondary structure that has no apparent pattern

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Random coils

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13
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Actual 3-dimensional structure of folding pattern of the protein

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Tertiary Structure

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14
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tertiary structure is maintained by

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covalent disulfide bond

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15
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responsible for many of the physical and chemical properties of proteins

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tertiary structure

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16
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association of several polypeptide chains into larger “oligomeric” aggregate unit

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quaternary structure

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Quaternary structure is an association of several polypeptide chains into larger_

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“oligomeric” aggregate unit

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18
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quaternary structure is maintained by_

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non-covalent bond (hydrogen bond)

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19
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stable complexes of quaternary structure

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  • dimers
  • trimers
  • tetramers
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20
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examples of quaternary structure

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  • hemoglobin
  • lactate dehydrogenase
  • creatine phosphokinase
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21
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factors that cause loss of functions of proteins:

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  • heat
  • hydrolysis by strong acid or alkali
  • enzymatic reaction
  • exposure to UV light
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22
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contain peptide chains that hydrolysis yield only AA

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simple proteins

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23
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relatively symmetrical with compactly folded and coiled polypeptide chains

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globular

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24
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examples of globular simple proteins

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  • hemoglobin
  • plasma proteins
  • enzymes
  • peptide hormones
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more elongated and asymmetrical and have a higher viscosity

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fibrous

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examples of fibrous simple protein

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  • fibrinogen
  • troponin
  • collagen
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27
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Protein (apoprotein) + nonprotein (prosthetic group)

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conjugated proteins

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28
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prosthetic group

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  • lipid (lipoprotein)
  • carbohydrate (glycoprotein)
  • metals (metalloprotein)
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29
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types of simple proteins

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a. globular
b. fibrous

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30
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major plasma proteins

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  1. Pre-albumin
  2. Albumin
  3. Globulins
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31
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Migrates ahead of albumin in the classic electrophoresis of serum or plasma proteins

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Pre-Albumin

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32
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Transport of thyroid hormones (thyroxine and triiodothyronine)

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pre - albumin

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33
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binds with retinol-binding protein to form complex that transports retinol (Vitamin A)

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pre-albumin

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34
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rich in tryptophan and contains 0.5% carbohydrate

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pre-albumin

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35
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increased in pre-albumin

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  • alcoholism
  • chronic renal failure
  • steroid treatment
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36
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largest plasma protein fraction

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albumin

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37
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what is the fraction of Albumin

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52-62%

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38
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Synthesized in the liver at a rate that is dependent on protein intake

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albumin

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39
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serves as circulating reservoir of AA

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Albumin

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40
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regulator of osmotic pressure (fluid balance)

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Albumin

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41
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Transport protein because of ease of binding with blood components

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Albumin

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42
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indicator of nutritional status

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albumin

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43
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reference values of Albumin

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3.5 – 5.0 g/dL (35 – 50 g/L)

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44
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  • No clinical significance
  • Hemoconcentration, dehydration
  • Excessive albumin infusion
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Increased Albumin (Hyperalbuminemia)

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45
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  • Impaired synthesis (primary= liver disease; secondary = diminished
    protein intake)
  • Decreased synthesis (liver impairment)
  • Malabsorption or malnutrition
  • Nephrotic syndrome (renal loss)
  • Severe burns
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Decreased Albumin (Hypoalbuminemia)

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46
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Heterogenous complex mixture of protein molecules
(α1, α2, β and γ fractions)

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Globulins

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47
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Elevated concentration of globulin in early cirrhosis will balance loss of albumin resulting to normal levels
of total protein

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Globulins

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48
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Normal A/G ratio

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1.3-3:1

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49
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Low Albumin/Globulin ratio causes

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  • liver diseases
  • infectious diseases
  • multiple myeloma
  • nephritis
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50
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function of a-1-antitrypsin

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inhibits protease neutrophil elastase

51
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neutralize trypsin-like enzymes

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a-1-antitrypsin

52
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Major inhibitor of protease activity; inhibit lysosomal elastase released from PMNs during their response to particles & inhaled bacteria

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a-1-antitrypsin

53
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Most abundant protein in the fetal serum

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a-1-fetoproteins

54
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-Increased in amniotic fluid and maternal serum in
neural tube defects (spina bifida)
* Synthesized initially by the fetal yolk sac & then the
parenchymal cells of the liver

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a-1-fetoproteins

55
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a-1-fetoproteins is detectable in the maternal blood up to the ___ month of pregnancy

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7th or 8th

56
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a-1-fetoprotein peaks in the fetus at ___ weeks of gestation

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13

57
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maternal serum of a-1-fetoprotein increased in the presence of ___

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twins

58
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Diagnostic significance of AFP

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  • Detects neural tube defects
  • Used as a tumor marker (hepatic & gonadal CA)
  • Screening test for any fetal conditions, increase
    passage of fetal proteins into the amniotic fluid;
    detects neural tube defects
59
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increased in AFP

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  • hepatoma neural tube defects (spina bifida),
  • atresia of the GIT,
  • fetal distress,
  • ataxia telangiectasia,
  • tyrosinosis,
  • hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)
60
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decreased in AFP

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  • trisomy 18
  • down syndrome
61
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other name for a-1-acid glycoprotein

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orosomucoid

62
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contains high percentage of CHO and sialic acid

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a-1-acid glycoprotein

63
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percentage of CHO in orosomucoid

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45

64
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percentage of sialic acid in orosomucoid

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11-12

65
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Synthesized both by the liver & by granulocytes and
monocytes

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aag

66
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Inhibits the phagocytic activity of neutrophils & inhibits
platelet aggregation

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aag

67
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May inactivate progesterone

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aag

68
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increased in aag( a -1 -acid glycoprotein)

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-pregnancy,
-cancer,
-pneumonia,
-rheumatoid arthritis (RA),
-cell proliferation

69
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Alpha 2- Globulins

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  • Haptoglobin
  • Ceruloplasmin
70
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the mature haptoglobin is a tetramer; how many chains

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2a; 2b

71
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synthesized in the hepatocytes, an acute-phase protein

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haptoglobin

72
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where is haptoglobin synthesized

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hepatocytes

73
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copper-containing protein BUT does NOT transport
copper; synthesized in the liver, where 6-8 copper
atoms are attached

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ceruloplasmin

74
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how many copper atoms are attached in ceruloplasmin?

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6-8

75
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Imparts a blue color to protein

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ceruloplasmin

76
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marker of wilson’s disease(0.1 g/L ceruloplasmin)

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ceruloplasmin

77
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Copper deposits in the cornea

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Kayser-Fleischer ring

78
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o Upon intake of copper, there is malfunction in the
transport systems within the cell
o No copper being absorbed in the brain, skin and
bones
o Absorbed only in the kidney which is directly
secreted in urine
o Primarily affects male infants

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Menke’s syndrome

79
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menke’s syndrome is also known as

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Kinky hair disease

80
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Carrier for iron (transferrin) and lipids (lipoproteins)

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Beta Globulins

81
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Beta globulins are increased in

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  • elevated beta lipoprotein (LDL)
  • iron deficiency anemia
82
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transferrin is also called as

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siderophilin

83
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A glycoprotein, is a negative acute-phase protein synthesized in the liver

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tranferrin

84
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Functions:
o Transport of iron
o Prevents loss of iron through the kidneys

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transferrin

85
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Tested to determine the cause of anemia, to gauge
iron metabolism, and to determine the iron-carrying
capacity of the blood

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transferrin

86
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increased in siderophilin

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  • hemochromatosis (bronze skin)
  • Iron deficiency anemia
87
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decreased in siderophilin

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  • liver disease
  • malnutrition
  • nephrotic syndrome
88
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Gamma globulins increased in:

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o Chronic inflammation
o Cirrhosis or viral hepatitis
o Collagen diseases
o Monoclonal gammopathies

88
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gamma-globulins

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o Congenital or acquired immunodeficiency

89
Q

Are glycoproteins composed of 82% to 96% protein
and 4% to 18% carbohydrate produced by white
blood cells, known as B cells that confer humoral
immunity

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immunoglobulins (Ab)

90
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  • Most abundant Ab found in plasma and lymph
  • Usually fights on bacteria, viruses by agglutination
A

IgG

91
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  • Main Ab found in mucous secretions (tears, saliva
    colostrum, vaginal fluid, respiratory and gastrointestinal mucosa secretions)
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IgA

92
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  • First Ab that appears in response to antigenic stimulation
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IgM

93
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  • Present mostly on the surface of B cells and its concentration increased in inflammation, liver
    diseases and connective tissue disorders
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IgD

94
Q
  • Associated with allergic and anaphylactic reactions,
    parasitism
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IgE

95
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  • One of the largest proteins in blood plasma
  • Synthesized in the liver, and it is classified as a glycoprotein
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Fibrinogen

96
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  • Most abundant coagulation factors
  • An acute phase reactant
A

Fibrinogen

97
Q

Transport cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids in the blood

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Lipoprotein

98
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examples of lipoproteins

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  • chylomicrons
  • VLDL (Very low density lipoprotein)
  • HDL (High Density Lipoprotein)
  • LDL (Low density lipoprotein)
99
Q

One of the natural defense mechanisms that protects
the human body from infections

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Complement

100
Q

Participates in the immune reaction and serve as a link to the inflammatory response

A

complement

101
Q

Circulates in the blood as nonfunctional precursors

A

complement

102
Q

most abundant complement protein in the human
serum which is important in the pathogenesis of agerelated macular degeneration

A

C3

103
Q

marker for assessing disease activity in rheumatic
disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

A

C3 and C4

104
Q
  • It precipitates with the C substance, a polysaccharide
    of pneumococci
  • It may be undetectable in the blood of healthy
    individuals
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C-reactive protein

105
Q
  • It is a cardiac marker
  • One of the most acute phase proteins that rise in
    response to inflammatory diseases
A

C-reactive protein

106
Q
  • Also used as rapid test for presumptive diagnosis of
    bacterial vs. viral infection
A

C-reactive protein

107
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Miscellaneous proteins

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  • myoglobin
  • troponins
  • amyloid
108
Q

A small heme protein found in skeletal and cardiac
muscles

A

myoglobin

109
Q

When striated muscles are damaged, _____ is
released and it elevates blood levels

A

myoglobin

110
Q
  • Primary oxygen-carrying protein found in striated
    skeletal and cardiac muscle
  • It has a greater affinity for oxygen than does hemoglobin
A

myoglobin

111
Q
  • As a cardiac biomarker, _______ has been used in
    conjunction with troponin to help diagnose or rule out
    a heart attack
  • In Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), the onset is 1-3
    hours, peak level 5-12 hours, normalize in 18-30
    hours
A

myoglobin

112
Q
  • Useful marker for monitoring the success of failure of
    reperfusion
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myoglobin

113
Q
  • A complex of 3 proteins that bind to the thin filaments of striated muscle (cardiac and skeletal)
  • Diagnostic marker for identifying cardiac injury in the presence of skeletal muscle damage
A

troponins

114
Q

Insoluble fibrous protein aggregates formed due to an
alteration in their secondary structure known as β-
pleated sheets

A

amyloid

115
Q

amyloid is Insoluble fibrous protein aggregates formed due to an
alteration in their secondary structure known as ______

A

B-pleated sheets

116
Q

Amyloid is a pathological extracellular deposit associated with group of disorders collectively called ________

A

amyloidosis

117
Q

amyloid stains with what dye?

A

congo red

118
Q

chief nitrogenous macromolecules of cellular structure and organization

A

protein

119
Q

protein composes of ____ of the cell’s dry weight

A

50-70%

120
Q

synthesized in the liver and secreted by the hepatocyte into the circulation except immunoglobulins

A

proteins

121
Q

protein is synthesized in what organ?

A

liver

122
Q

protein is secreted in the_

A

hepatocyte

123
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Impaired synthesis (primary= ______; secondary = ______)

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Liver disease; diminished protein intake

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