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Steroidogenic acute regulatory protein
A protein found within cells of the adrenal glands and gonads that stimulates the conversion of cholesterol into sex hormones, corticosteroids, and mineralocorticoids.
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Soy protein
A type of vegetable protein found in food products derived from soybeans. Soy-based foods also contain fiber, flavones, phytoestrogens, and other potentially beneficial components.
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Serum protein
Any protein in the blood serum. The two main fractions are albumin and the globulins. Serum protein forms weak acids mixed with alkali salts; this increases the buffer effects of the blood but to a lesser extent than does cellular protein.
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Pregnancy-associated plasma protein
A plasma protein that is used as a screening test between 8 and 14 weeks gestation; diminished levels of the protein suggest an increased risk for Down syndrome, intrauterine growth retardation, preeclampsia, and stillbirth.
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Native protein
A protein in its natural state; one that has not been denatured.
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Membrane-bound protein
A protein that is part of a cell membrane and acts as a receptor for substances transported in extracellular fluid or as an agent that mediates the transport of chemicals into or out of the cell.
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Lipopolysaccharide-binding proteins
One of many acute-phase proteins released into the serum in patients with a gramnegative bacterial infection; it helps to defend the body against sepsis by binding and transferring bacterial endotoxin.
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Immune protein
An antibody or immunoglobulin produced by plasma cells that identifies foreign antigens and initiates their destruction.
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High-mobility-group box chromosomal protein
A component of chromatin, released as a cytokine in the systemic inflammatory response of sepsis.
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Denatured protein
A protein in which the amino acid composition and stereochemical structure (shape) have been altered by physical or chemical means.
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