Plasma Protein Functions

Plasma Protein Functions

1. Transport

   • Albumin
   • Ceruloplasmin
   • Haptoglobin
   • Hb
   • Transferrin
   • Retinol Binding Globulin
   • SHBG, TBG

2. Oncotic pressue

   • Albumin

3. Immune Defence

   • Immunoglobulins
   • Complement
   • CRP

4. Buffering

   • Haemoglobin

5. Enzymes

   • Cells damage
   • Proteases
   • Anti proteases
     • alpha 1 anti-tripsin
     • alpha 1 antichymotripsin

6. Signalling proteins

   • Hormones

7. Clotting

8. Tumour Markers