Globulins

Definition

Globulins are a group of proteins in the blood plasma that play critical roles in immune response, blood clotting, and transporting substances like lipids and metal ions. They are divided into three main categories: alpha, beta, and gamma globulins.

Related terms

Immunoglobulins: Antibody proteins that recognize and bind to specific antigens to help protect the body from pathogens.

Albumin: The most abundant protein in blood plasma that helps maintain the blood's osmotic pressure and transport substances.

Hemostasis: The process by which bleeding is stopped via blood clotting mechanisms, involving various proteins including some globulins