Alpha globulin

Globular protein in the plasma
Schematic representation of a protein electrophoresis gel

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.

The alpha globulins typically have molecular weights of around 93 kDa.

Examples

Alpha globulins include certain hormones, proteins that transport hormones, and other compounds, including prothrombin and HDL.

Alpha 1 globulins

  • α1-antitrypsin
  • Alpha 1-antichymotrypsin
  • Orosomucoid (acid glycoprotein)
  • Serum amyloid A
  • Alpha 1-lipoprotein
  • Protein HC

Alpha 2 globulins

References

  1. ^ Alpha-Globulins at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
  • v
  • t
  • e
Serum globulins
Alpha globulins
serpins:
carrier proteins:
other:
Beta globulins
carrier proteins:
other:
Gamma globulin
Other
Other globulinsAlbumins
Egg white
Serum albumin
Other
  • see also disorders of globin and globulin proteins
Stub icon

This cell biology article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

  • v
  • t
  • e
Stub icon

This protein-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

  • v
  • t
  • e