Microglobulin
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Microglobulin refers to a globulin
of relatively small molecular weight. It can be contrasted to macroglobulin
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Examples include:
Globulin
Globulin is one of the three types of serum proteins, the others being albumin and fibrinogen. Some globulins are produced in the liver, while others are made by the immune system. The term globulin encompasses a heterogeneous group of proteins with typical high molecular weight, and both...
of relatively small molecular weight. It can be contrasted to macroglobulin
Macroglobulin
A macroglobulin is a plasma globulin of high molecular weight. Elevated levels of macroglobulins may cause manifestations of excess blood viscosity and/or precipitate within blood vessels when temperature drops .Other macroglobulins include alpha-2 macroglobulin, which is...
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Examples include:
- Beta-2 microglobulinBeta-2 microglobulinβ2 microglobulin also known as B2M is a component of MHC class I molecules, which are present on all nucleated cells . In humans, the β2 microglobulin protein is encoded by the B2M gene.-Structure and function:...
- Alpha-1-microglobulinAlpha-1-microglobulinAlpha-1 microglobulin is a microglobulin. Alpha-1-microglobulin is a ubiquitous tissue and plasma protein. It is synthesized in the liver, and is derived from the alpha-1-microglobulin/bikunin precursor. It binds and degrades heme, is a radical scavenger and has reductase properties.It can be used...