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1
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Not readily demonstrated or visible in typical serum electrophoresis

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Prealbumin (Transthyretin)

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2
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Found between the anode and albumin region

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Prealbumin (Transthyretin)

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3
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Indicator of nutrition

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Prealbumin (Transthyretin)

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4
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Binds thyroid hormones (T3, T4)

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Prealbumin (Transthyretin)

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5
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Binds retinol-binding protein (Vit A)

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Prealbumin (Transthyretin)

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6
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Binds bilirubin, steroids, fatty acids

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Albumin

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7
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Major contributor to oncotic pressure

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Albumin

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8
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Highest concentration in the plasma or serum

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Albumin

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9
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Most abundant, Smallest and fastest migration

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Albumin

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10
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Highest peak in electrophoresis

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Albumin

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11
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Predominant protein present in the diet

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Albumin

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12
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↓plasma volume ↑concentration

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Albumin

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13
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α1-Globulin proteins

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α1 - Antitrypsin
α1 - Fetoprotein
α1 - acid glycoprotein
α1 - Lipoprotein
α1 - Antichymotrypsin
Inter-α-trypsin inhibitor
Gc-globulin
Gc: group specific component

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14
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Protease inhibitor

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α1 - Antitrypsin
α2-Macroglobulin

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15
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Principal fetal protein

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a1-fetoprotein

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16
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a1-fetoprotein is INCREASED in:

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spina bifida
neural tube defects
fetal distress

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17
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a1-fetoprotein is DECREASED in:

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Down syndrome
Trisomy 18

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18
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In adults, used as tumor marker (malignancy hepatoma)
- Hepatocellular conditions in adults

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a1-fetoprotein

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19
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Transport lipids from the tissues (HDL)

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a1-lipoprotein

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20
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Inhibits serine proteinases

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a1-antichymotrypsin
Inter-α-trypsin inhibitor

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21
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Transports Vitamin D and binds actin
- Vit. D is a cholecalciferol

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Gc-globulin
Gc: group specific component

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22
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α2-Globulin proteins

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Haptoglobin
Ceruloplasmin
α2 - Macroglobulin

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23
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Binds with free hemoglobin
- Hb released from RBC during hemolytic conditions (intravascular)

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Haptoglobins

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24
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Decreased ceruloplasmin is seen in these conditions

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Wilson’s dse
Menkes syn. (kinkey hair dse.)
Kayser Fleisher rings in cornea

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25
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β-Globulin proteins

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Pre-β-lipoprotein (VLDL)
Transferrin
Hemopexin
β-Lipoprotein (LDL)
β2-Microglobulin
C4, C3, C1q complement
Fibrinogen
CRP

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26
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Transports lipids (endogenous tgl in the liver) (VLDL triglyceride)

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Pre-β-lipoprotein (VLDL)

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27
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Found between the α2 and β region

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Pre-β-lipoprotein (VLDL)

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28
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Transport Iron (bone marrow or liver)

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Transferrin

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29
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Transferrin
Inc:
Dec:

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↑ IDA: Decreased iron in the circulation

↓ Hemochromatosis: Excess iron in the circulation

30
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Binds heme

31
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Transports lipids (dietary) (LDL cholesterol)

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β-Lipoprotein (LDL)

32
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Component of HLA molecules (Human Leukocyte Antigen)

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β2-Microglobulin

33
Q

Immune response
• Named as Complement because their presence would enhance the
activity of antibodies in eliminating pathogens

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C4, C3, C1q complement

34
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Precursor of fibrin clot
Factor I
Found in β region

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Fibrinogen

35
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Motivates phagocytosis in inflammation
- Promotes migration of WBCs to the site of inflammation

36
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First to increase during acute inflammation

37
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Present in the B region when subjected to electrophoresis

38
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produced in the liver by plasma cells) (nearest the cathode; farthest the anode)
found in the gamma region when subjected to electrophoresis (negative charge)

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γ-Gamma-Globulins

39
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Antibodies predominantly found in the serum of healthy individuals

40
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Predominant in the Secondary or the memory or the anamnestic response

41
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Smallest Ab

42
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Only antibody that can cross the placenta

43
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Can provide neonatal immunity

44
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Antibodies in the secretion
Can provide mucosal immunity

45
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Also present in the colostrum (breastmilk) along with IgG

46
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Antibodies in early response

47
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Predominant antibody in primary immune response

48
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Biggest Ab

49
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Antibodies (reagen, allergy)

50
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Increased in parasitic infection (helminthic)

51
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Reaginic Ab

52
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Surface antibody
• Not yet fully established in terms of the function

53
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Oxygen carrier in muscles

54
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Cardiac Marker (AMI)
• Earliest to increase in case of acute MI

55
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↑ 2-3 hours of onset, peak at 8-12 hours of MI

56
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↑ in crushing injury and muscle dystrophy

57
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Cardiac marker for acute coronary syndrome

58
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Neurohormones that affect body fluid homeostasis and blood pressure

59
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Marker for congestive heart failure

60
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• Cellular interaction (e.g. cell adhesion)
• Adherence of the placenta to the uterus
▪ ↑ - Preterm labor and delivery

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Fibronectin

61
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Proteolytic fragment of collagen

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Cross-Linked
C-Telopeptides

62
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Biochemical marker of bone resorption (destruction)

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Cross-Linked
C-Telopeptides

63
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Synonym: Prostaglandin D synthase

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β-Trace Protein

64
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Marker for CSF leakage (e.g. head injuries)

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β-Trace Protein

65
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↑ Damage in blood brain barrier

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β-Trace Protein

66
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Cysteine proteinase inhibitor

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Cystatin C

67
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Serum marker for glomerular filtration rate (kidney function., for DM px)

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Cystatin C

68
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Fibrous protein aggregates formed from alteration of β pleated sheaths

69
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Differential diagnosis of Alzheimer

70
Q

Low Aβ42 with high Tau proteins

71
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Acute phase reactants

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a1-antitrypsin
a1-acid glycoprotein
haptoglobins
ceruloplasmin
hemopexin
CRP

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