Alpha globulin
Alpha globulins are a group of globular proteins in plasma[1] that are highly mobile in alkaline or electrically charged solutions. They inhibit certain blood proteases and show significant inhibitor activity.
Schematic representation of a protein electrophoresis gel
The alpha globulins typically have molecular weights of around 93 kDa.
Examples
Alpha 1 globulins
- α1-antitrypsin
- Alpha 1-antichymotrypsin
- Orosomucoid (acid glycoprotein)
- Serum amyloid A
- Alpha 1-lipoprotein
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