Blood protein
Blood Protein
Blood protein (pronunciation: /blʌd 'proʊti:n/), also known as plasma protein, is a type of protein that is present in the blood plasma. It serves various functions including transport of lipids, hormones, vitamins, and minerals in the activity and functioning of the immune system.
Etymology
The term "blood protein" is derived from the English words "blood" and "protein". "Blood" comes from the Old English "blod", and "protein" is derived from the Greek "proteios", meaning "primary" or "in the lead".
Types of Blood Proteins
There are three main types of blood proteins: Albumin, Globulins, and Fibrinogen.
- Albumin is the most abundant blood protein and is primarily responsible for maintaining the oncotic pressure of blood.
- Globulins are a group of proteins within the blood that serve various functions such as transport of lipids, clotting of blood, and fighting infections.
- Fibrinogen is a blood protein that is essential for the clotting of blood. It is converted into fibrin during the clotting process.
Related Terms
- Protein is a macromolecule composed of one or more long chains of amino acid residues.
- Blood Plasma is the yellowish liquid component of blood that holds the blood cells in whole blood in suspension.
- Hemoglobin is the iron-containing oxygen-transport metalloprotein in the red blood cells of almost all vertebrates.
- Immunoglobulins are a type of globulin protein that function as antibodies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blood protein
- Wikipedia's article - Blood protein
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