Blood protein

Blood proteins fulfill important tasks, such as transporting hormones or antibodies. Read more about blood proteins!

Blood protein

blood proteins Like albumin, many vital tasks in the body. For example, some serve as transport vehicles for hormones, fats and minerals. Others function as defense forces of the immune system (antibodies). Read more about the tasks of blood proteins and their measurement by electrophoresis here!

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blood protein

  • What are proteins and what are blood proteins?

  • plasma proteins

  • electrophoresis

What are proteins and what are blood proteins?

Proteins are vital. They contribute, for example, as enzymes or hormones to the smooth flow of the metabolism.

Proteins consist of amino acids. Some of them can be made by the body, others not. The latter become "essential amino acids" and must be ingested with food.

The blood is about 91.5 percent water. The remaining 8.5 percent are dissolved substances - mainly proteins (proteins). Some proteins in the blood plasma are also found in other parts of the body, while some are found only in the plasma. The latter are referred to as plasma proteins.

plasma proteins

The plasma proteins are mainly produced by liver cells and perform various tasks: they are important for example for the distribution of fluids in the body, serve as transport proteins, are antibodies (immunoglobulins) or play a role in inflammation (acute phase proteins). Many plasma proteins have multiple functions.

The plasma proteins include, in particular:

  • albumin
  • globulins

albumin is the most common plasma protein. It acts as a transport protein for various substances, such as some hormones and fatty acids.

The globulins are a large group of different protein bodies, which can be divided into four subgroups:

  • alpha 1-globulins
  • alpha 2 globulins
  • beta-globulins (e.g., fibrinogen, transferrin, CRP)
  • gamma globulins

The alpha and beta globulins serve as specific delivery vehicles for hormones, fats and minerals. Gamma globulins, on the other hand, are soluble antibodies.

electrophoresis

The individual protein groups of plasma proteins are mainly using the electrophoresis analyzed. This method makes it possible to separate a substance mixture into its individual components, according to their size and electrical charge. Thus, the protein electrophoresis of the blood provides a graph that shows the concentrations of albumin and the four globulin groups side by side. The ratio of individual globulins may give the physician an indication of an underlying disease. Because with some illnesses not only the total quantity of the blood proteins changes, but above all the relationship of the individual components to each other. This is the case with liver cirrhosis, for example.
Blood protein

FAQ - 💬

❓ What does high protein in blood mean?

👉 High blood protein (hyperproteinemia) is an increase in the concentration of protein in the bloodstream. High blood protein is not a specific disease or condition in itself, but it might indicate you have a disease. High blood protein rarely causes signs or symptoms on its own.

❓ Which are the 5 blood proteins?

👉 The five main blood proteins that are found in blood plasma are albumin, globulin, immunoglobulin, prothrombin, and fibrinogen.

❓ What is a normal protein blood level?

👉 Normal Results The normal range is 6.0 to 8.3 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or 60 to 83 g/L. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your provider about the meaning of your specific test results. The examples above show the common measurements for results for these tests.

❓ What are the three blood proteins?

👉 Total protein consists of albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen (in plasma only).

❓ Is high protein in the blood serious?

👉 No, you shouldn't worry about a test result that shows your blood protein is higher than normal. Your test result doesn't necessarily mean you have a serious illness. If your blood protein level is unusually high, your healthcare provider may order additional blood tests to get more information.

❓ What are the signs of too much protein?

👉 Symptoms associated with too much protein include:

  • intestinal discomfort and indigestion.
  • dehydration.
  • unexplained exhaustion.
  • nausea.
  • irritability.
  • headache.
  • diarrhea.

❓ What is blood protein called?

👉 There are two main blood proteins โ€” albumin and globulins: Albumin: Your liver makes albumin protein. This protein keeps fluid from leaking from your blood vessels. It also helps enzymes, vitamins and other substances circulate throughout your body.

❓ What is the largest protein in blood?

👉 AlbuminAlbumin, the largest band, lies closest to the positive electrode (anode) and has a molecular weight of approximately 67 kDa (67,000 Da).

❓ How serious is protein in blood?

👉 A high total protein level could indicate dehydration or a certain type of cancer, such as multiple myeloma, that causes protein to accumulate abnormally. If the result of a total protein test is abnormal, further tests will be needed to identify which proteins are too high or too low.

❓ Will drinking water reduce protein in blood?

👉 Blood is made up of mostly water. When you don't drink enough fluids, the components of your blood become more concentrated, leading to a falsely elevated protein level. Drinking more water easily fixes the problem. You can prevent dehydration by making sure you always drink enough water.

❓ What infections cause high protein in blood?

👉 Possible causes of high blood protein include:

  • Amyloidosis (buildup of abnormal proteins in your organs)
  • Dehydration.
  • Hepatitis B.
  • Hepatitis C.
  • HIV/AIDS.
  • Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
  • Multiple myeloma.

👉 High blood protein (hyperproteinemia) means you have more protein in your blood than is normal. Blood contains two main kinds of proteins: albumin and globulins.

👉 In particular, protein blood test tends to establish the levels of two proteins, albumin, and globulin. The two are vital in the body for their functions. Albumin insulates the blood vessels from letting liquids leaking out to the body. Globulin boosts the immune system in fighting foreign elements.

👉 Blood proteins help your body produce substances it needs to function. These substances include hormones, enzymes and antibodies. Usually, the amount of total protein in your blood is relatively stable.

👉 Laboratories may use slightly different total protein ranges, depending on the testing method and equipment they use. The normal range for protein levels in blood serum is 6 to 8 grams per deciliter (g/dl). Of this, albumin makes up 3.5 to 5.0 g/dl, and the rest is total globulins.


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