Plasma protein
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Biochemistery
ALL factors affecting hemoglobin dissociation curve
Some factors can affect the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen(oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve). Decreasing pH, increasing protons, increasing carbon dioxide, increasing…
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Biochemistery
Difference between myoglobin and hemoglobin [Complete guide]
Both myoglobin and hemoglobin are essential proteins responsible for binding and transporting oxygen throughout the body. However, despite their shared…
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Biochemistery
Hyperbilirubinemia causes (Full review)
If the level of bilirubin in the blood exceeds 1mg/dL, it leads to Hyperbilirubinemia. When the bilirubin level reaches 2-2.5mg/dL,…
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Biochemistery
Transthyretin(prealbumin) functions
Transthyretin other name Transthyretin (TTR) or pre-albumin (PA) is a protein with a molecular weight of 35 kDa, devoid of…
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Biochemistery
hemopexin functions
Hemopexin B1 is a glycoprotein composed of a polypeptide chain and contains approximately 20% carbohydrates. Hemopexin’s molecular weight is around…
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Biochemistery
Ceruloplasmin deficiency: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Ceruloplasmin is a protein synthesized by the liver. It is responsible for distributing copper throughout the body. Copper is an…
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what causes high ceruloplasmin levels?
Estrogen leads to a significant stimulation of serum albumin synthesis. Therefore, there is a possibility of a moderate increase in…
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Biochemistery
Why do we check albumin levels?
Albumin is a protein produced by the liver and found in blood plasma. An albumin blood test is used to…
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Biochemistery
What is the main cause of hypoalbuminemia?
The term “albumin” (derived from the Latin word “albus” meaning white) is used to describe a white-colored deposit that forms…
