What are the Functions of Different Plasma Proteins?
Plasma proteins have diverse functions:
- Albumin: Maintains colloidal osmotic pressure and transports various substances. - Globulins: Include antibodies (immunoglobulins) and proteins involved in lipid transport and metal ion binding. - Fibrinogen: Essential for blood clotting, converting to fibrin during coagulation. - Carrier Proteins: Bind and transport hormones, vitamins, and minerals. - Acute Phase Proteins: Produced in response to inflammation, aiding in immune responses.
