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.
Schematic representation of a protein electrophoresis gel
The alpha globulins typically have molecular weights of around 93 kDa.
ExamplesEdit
Alpha globulins include certain hormones, proteins that transport hormones, and other compounds, including prothrombin and HDL.
Alpha 1 globulinsEdit
- α1-antitrypsin
- Alpha 1-antichymotrypsin
- Orosomucoid (acid glycoprotein)
- Serum amyloid A
- Alpha 1-lipoprotein
Alpha 2 globulinsEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Alpha-Globulins at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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