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Plasma proteins are proteins that are found within the [[Blood|blood stream]]. They are sometimes termed [[Serum|serum proteins]]. | Plasma proteins are [[protein|proteins]] that are found within the [[Blood|blood stream]]. They are sometimes termed [[Serum|serum proteins]]. | ||
The most common type of plasma protein is [[Albumin|albumin]] which has roles in maintaining the [[Osmosis|osmotic pressure]] of the blood and transporting [[Insoluble|insoluble]] molecules such as [[Lipids|lipids]] or [[Hormones|hormones]]. | The most common type of plasma protein is [[Albumin|albumin]] which has roles in maintaining the [[Osmosis|osmotic pressure]] of the blood and transporting [[Insoluble|insoluble]] molecules such as [[Lipids|lipids]] or [[Hormones|hormones]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 04:50, 19 October 2013
Plasma proteins are proteins that are found within the blood stream. They are sometimes termed serum proteins.
The most common type of plasma protein is albumin which has roles in maintaining the osmotic pressure of the blood and transporting insoluble molecules such as lipids or hormones.
Other important types of plasma proteins are fibrinogens and globulins. Fibrinogens are important in blood clotting and globulins have important roles in the immune system.