The Plasma Proteins
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The Plasma Proteins

Structure, Function, and Genetic Control

  1. 497 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Plasma Proteins

Structure, Function, and Genetic Control

About this book

The Plasma Proteins: Structure, Function, and Genetic Control, Second Edition, Volume I is a systematic account of the structure, function, and genetic control of plasma proteins. Clinical relevance is introduced in terms of principles, with emphasis on human proteins. Animal proteins are also used as examples in some cases. Comprised of nine chapters, this volume begins with a historical background on plasma proteins, along with their nomenclature, characterization, and genetic markers. The primary structure and three-dimensional conformation of plasma proteins are also considered. The discussion then turns to the chemical, physical, and biological properties of various plasma proteins such as serum albumin, lipoproteins, and immunoglobulins. Subsequent chapters deal with protease inhibitors in plasma; purification, physical properties, chemical composition, and molecular structure of transferrin; biosynthesis and metabolism of serum lipoproteins; and physical, chemical, and functional properties of the proteins of the complement system. The final chapter is devoted to ?2-microglobulin, with particular reference to its purification and physical properties; chemical composition and structure; physiological function, biosynthesis, and catabolism; and presence and function in cell membranes. This monograph will be of interest to molecular biologists and biochemists.

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Information

Year
2012
Print ISBN
9780125684019
eBook ISBN
9780323138086
Edition
2
Subtopic
Immunology

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. The Plasma Proteins
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. List of Contributors
  6. Preface
  7. Contents of Other Volumes
  8. Chapter 1. Perspectives-Past, Present, and Future
  9. Chapter 2. Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Omega–The Roster of the Plasma Pro
  10. Chapter 3. Serum Albumin
  11. Chapter 4. α1-Acid Glycoprotein
  12. Chapter 5. Protease Inhibitors in Plasma
  13. Chapter 6. Transferrin
  14. Chapter 7. Serum Lipoproteins
  15. Chapter 8. The Complement System
  16. Chapter 9. β2-Microglobulin
  17. References
  18. Subject Index