Globulins

Globular (as opposed to fibrous) proteins that are relatively insoluble in water, but soluble in dilute salt solutions.

That portion of blood serum that contains the antibodies.

A protein, present in blood, belonging to a group that includes antibodies.

A protein that is globular in shape. There are several. Gamma globulin is a protein that carries antibodies to a variety of antigens, especially those related to communicable diseases. Hemoglobin is a globular protein in red blood cells that contains heme iron which, in turn, carries oxygen.

Any of a group of simple proteins found m the blood.

A group of blood proteins that are soluble in various weak salt solutions but insoluble in water. Each type of globulin has a different biochemical function.

Measurement of globulin fraction in cerebrospinal fluid.

One of a group of simple proteins that are soluble in salt solutions. Globulin is present in the blood as the serum globulins, which include the alpha, beta, and gamma globulins. Some globulins function as antibodies, while others transport lipids, iron, and copper in the blood.

One of a group of simple proteins that are soluble in dilute salt solutions and can be coagulated by heat. A range of different globulins is present in the blood (the serum globulins, including alpha (α), beta (β), and ‘gamma (γ) globulins). Some globulins have important functions as antibodies; others are responsible for the transport of lipids, iron, or copper in the blood.

A class of proteins which are insoluble in water and alcohol and soluble in weak salt solution.

One of the group of plasma proteins that controls colloidal osmotic pressure (oncotic pressure) within capillaries, participates in the immune response, and binds with substances to transport them in blood. Globulins make up approx. 38% of all plasma proteins. Alpha globulins transport bilirubin and steroids; beta globulins carry copper and iron. Gamma globulins, the most common, are immunoglobulins (antibodies).

An assemblage of proteins present in the plasma of blood, which can be assessed through electrophoresis to diagnose or monitor a range of critical medical conditions.

Globulins are a class of proteins that are not soluble in water, but can dissolve in dilute salt solutions. The blood contains many different globulins, including immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies.