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| == Blood Proteins ==
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| [[File:Blood clot formation.svg|thumb|right|Electrophoresis, a method used to analyze blood proteins.]] | |
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| '''Blood Proteins''' are a diverse group of proteins present in blood serum, including [[serum albumin]], blood coagulation factors, and various other types of proteins. They play critical roles in the body's physiological processes.
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| == Classification of Blood Proteins ==
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| Blood proteins can be broadly classified into several categories:
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| === Serum Albumin ===
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| [[File:Bovine serum albumin 3v03 crystal structure.jpg|thumb|3D structure of Serum Albumin.]]
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| Serum albumin, the most abundant protein in blood plasma, maintains osmotic pressure and transports hormones, vitamins, and drugs.
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| === Globulins ===
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| [[File:Immunoglobulin basic unit.svg|thumb|Immunoglobulins, a type of globulin.]]
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| Globulins are divided into alpha, beta, and gamma globulins. They include [[immunoglobulins]] (antibodies), transport proteins, and clotting factors.
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| === Fibrinogen and Clotting Factors ===
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| [[File:BLOOD CLOTTING CASCADE CHEM114A.jpg|500px|thumb|The blood clotting cascade.]]
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| These proteins are essential for blood clotting and wound healing.
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| === Others ===
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| Enzymes, regulatory proteins, and more, each with unique functions and significance.
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| == Functions of Blood Proteins ==
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| Blood proteins have various functions including:
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| * Regulation of [[osmotic pressure]] and [[pH balance]]
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| * Transportation of molecules and substances
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| * Immune system functions
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| * Blood clotting mechanisms
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| == Clinical Significance ==
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| Abnormal levels of blood proteins can indicate a range of health issues, such as [[liver disease]], [[kidney disease]], immune disorders, and bleeding disorders.
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| == Blood Protein Tests ==
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| Blood protein testing, such as serum protein electrophoresis, helps in diagnosing and monitoring various diseases.
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| == External Links ==
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| * [https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Clinical+and+Interpretive/84160 Mayo Clinic Labs - Serum Protein Electrophoresis]
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| * [https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/blood-proteins/ MedlinePlus - Blood Proteins]
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| [[Category:Blood]]
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| [[Category:Proteins]]
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| [[Category:Biochemistry]]
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