Alpha globulins are a group of globular proteins in plasma[1] that are highly mobile in alkaline or electrically charged solutions. They inhibit certain blood proteases and show significant inhibitor activity.
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The alpha globulins typically have molecular weights of around 93 kDa.
Examples
editAlpha globulins include certain hormones, proteins that transport hormones, and other compounds, including prothrombin and HDL.
Alpha 1 globulins
edit- α1-antitrypsin
- Alpha 1-antichymotrypsin
- Orosomucoid (acid glycoprotein)
- Serum amyloid A
- Alpha 1-lipoprotein
- Protein HC
Alpha 2 globulins
editReferences
edit- ^ Alpha-Globulins at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)