Structure and Function of Plasma Proteins

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

AvA. Allison

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Utgivningsdatum2012-03-26
Mått152 x 229 x 24 mm
Vikt639 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor420
FörlagSpringer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN9781468426816

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Biokemi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
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1 Ontogeny of Human Plasma Proteins: Detection of the Onset and Site of Synthesis Using Genetic Markers and in Vitro Cultures.- 1.1. Introduction.- 1.2. Immunoglobulins.- 1.3. Complement.- 1.4. Haptoglobin System.- 1.5. Transferrins.- 1.6. ?-Lipoprotein Variants: The Ag and Lp Systems.- 1.7. Group-Specific Components: The Gc System.- 1.8. ?1-Antitrypsin: The Pi System.- 1.9. Ceruloplasmin.- 1.10. Other Adult Plasma Proteins.- 1.11. Fetal Proteins.- 1.12. ?-Fetoprotein (AFP).- 1.13. Carcinoembryonic Antigen.- 1.14. Fetal Sulfoglycoprotein Antigen (FSA).- 1.15. Other Fetal Proteins Associated with Cancer.- 1.16. Conclusion.- References.- 2 Transferrin.- 2.1. Introduction.- 2.2. Historical.- 2.3. Physicochemical Properties of Transferrin.- 2.4. The Metal-Binding Sites.- 2.5. Functions of Transferrin.- 2.6. Distribution and Metabolism.- 2.7. Conclusion.- References.- 3 Albumin Synthesis and Degradation.- 3.1. Introduction.- 3.2. Evolution and Variants.- 3.3. Albumin Metabolism.- 3.4. Albumin Transport.- 3.5. Development and Normal Values for Albumin Metabolism.- 3.6. Nutritional Control.- 3.7. Hormonal Effects.- 3.8. Osmotic Regulation.- 3.9. Environmental Effects.- 3.10. Degradation.- Addendum.- References.- 4 Turnover of Plasma Proteins.- 4.1. Introduction.- 4.2. Measurement of Protein Turnover.- 4.3. Mechanisms of Synthesis and Degradation of Liver-Produced Plasma Proteins.- 4.4. Regulation of Protein Turnover.- 4.5. Summary.- References.- 5 The Role of Sialic Acid in the Catabolism of Plasma Glycoproteins.- 5.1. Introduction.- 5.2. A Unified Mechanism for Turnover and Catabolism.- 5.3. Physiological Significance of Desialylation of Plasma Glycoproteins.- 5.4. Disorders of Glycoprotein Catabolism.- References.- 6 Catabolism of Plasma Proteins.- 6.1. Introduction.-6.2. Preparation of Labeled Proteins for Metabolic Studies.- 6.3. Some Considerations about Sites of Catabolism.- 6.4. Organs Involved in Plasma Protein Catabolism.- 6.5. Is the Catabolism of Plasma Proteins a One-Step Process?.- 6.6. Concluding Remarks.- References.- 7 Plasma Proteinase Inhibitors.- 7.1. Introduction.- 7.2. The Identification and Separation of Plasma Proteinase Inhibitors.- 7.3. ?1-Antichymotrypsin.- 7.4. ?1-Globulin Trypsin Inhibitor (?1-TI).- 7.5. ?2-Macroglobulin (?2-M).- 7.6. Inter-?-Trypsin Inhibitor (I?I).- 7.7. Antithrombin III (AT III).- 7.8. Cl-Esterase Inhibitor (Cl INH).- 7.9. Concluding Remarks.- Addendum.- References.- 8 Growth Regulation in Vitro and the Role of Serum.- 8.1. Introduction.- 8.2. Contact Inhibition of Locomotion and Density-Dependent Inhibition of Growth.- 8.3. Density-Dependent Inhibition of Growth and Serum Requirement.- 8.4. Transformation and the Loss of Contact Inhibition of Locomotion.- 8.5. Transformation and Serum Requirement.- 8.6. Transformation and Density-Dependent Inhibition of Growth.- 8.7. Density-Dependent Inhibition of Growth: Some Conclusions.- 8.8. Anchorage Dependence and Sensitivity to Polyanions of Normal and Transformed Cells.- 8.9. Fractionation of Serum.- 8.10. Physiological Action of Serum.- 8.11. Significance of Growth Regulation in Vitro.- References.- 9 Fractionation of Plasma Proteins.- 9.1. Introduction.- 9.2. Gel Chromatography.- 9.3. Ion Exchange Chromatography.- 9.4. Affinity Chromatography.- 9.5. Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis.- 9.6. Isoelectric Focusing or Electrofocusing.- 9.7. Two-Dimensional Immunoelectrophoresis (Laurell Technique).- 9.8. Isotachophoresis.- 9.9. Two-Phase Separation Systems.- 9.10. Evidence of Denaturation.- Addendum.- References.- 10 Protein Chemistry ina General Hospital.- 10.1. Introduction.- 10.2. Methods of Protein Analysis—General Aspects.- 10.3. Chemical and Physical Methods for the Determination of Serum Proteins.- 10.4. Immunochemical Methods for the Measurement and Examination of Serum Proteins.- 10.5. Monoclonal Protein Increases.- 10.6. Plasma Proteins and Disease.- 10.7. Hypogammaglobulinemia.- 10.8. Hypergammaglobulinemia.- 10.9. Renal Disease.- 10.10. Central Nervous System.- 10.11. Gastrointestinal Disease.- 10.12. Liver Disease.- 10.13. Respiratory Disease.- 10.14. Skin Disease.- 10.15. Cardiovascular Disease.- 10.16. Pediatrics.- 10.17. Cryoproteinemia.- 10.18. Protein Changes in Association with Neoplasia.- References.