Amino Acids and Proteins Flashcards

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Class of inherited errors of metabolism in which there is an enzyme defect that inhibits the body’s ability to metabolize certain amino acids

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Aminoacidopathies

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Cause of phenylketonuria

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Phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH)
deficiency

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Urine odor of patient with phenylketonuria

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Musty/Mousy odor

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Patients with PKU may experience

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Mental retardation
Microcephaly

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A co-factor in the enzymatic hydroxylation of phenylalanine, tryptophan, and tyrosine

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Tetrahydrobiopterin

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Non-protein chemical/entity that must bind to a particular enzyme before a reaction occurs

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Co-factor

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Allows early detection IEM and early implementation of the treatment

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Newborn screening test

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Goal of PKU treatment

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Maintain blood level of phenylalanine (2-10 mg/dL or 120- 160 μmol/L)

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First drug to manage PKU

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Kuvan (sapropterin dihydrochloride)

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Positive result of Ferric Chloride Tube Test for PKU

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Permanent blue-green color

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Positive result of Guthrie Bacterial Inhibition Test for PKU

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Bacterial growth

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Inhibitor of B. subtilis

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B-2-thienylalanine

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Reference method for quantitative serum phenylalanine

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High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

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Used in screening for inherited disorders in newborns

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Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MS/MS)

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Characterized by the excretion of tyrosine and tyrosine catabolites in urine

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Tyrosinemia

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Cause of type 1 tyrosinemia

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Fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase deficiency

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Most severe form of tyrosinemia

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Type 1

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Cause of type 2 tyrosinemia

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Tyrosine aminotransferase deficiency

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Cause of type 3 tyrosinemia

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4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase or p-hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid dioxygenase deficiency

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Positive result of Ferric chloride tube test for tyrosinemia

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Transient green color

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Positive result of Nitroso-naphthol test for tyrosinemia

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Orange-red color

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Drug to treat tyrosinemia

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Nitrisinone

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Cause of alkaptonuria

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Homogentisate oxidase deficiency

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Urine color of patient with alkaptonuria

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Brownish-black after exposure to air

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Positive result of Ferric chloride tube test for alkaptonuria
Deep blue/black
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Positive result of Clinitest for alkaptonuria
Yellow precipitate
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Positive result of Homogentisic acid test for alkaptonuria
Black
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Treatment for alkaptonuria
Vitamin C
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Cause of MSUD
α-ketoacid decarboxylase deficiency or defect
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MSUD blocks the normal metabolism of the three essential branched-chain amino acids: _____, _____, _____
Leucine Isoleucine Valine
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Urine odor of patient with MSUD
Maple syrup or burnt sugar odor
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Positive result of 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) test for MSUD
Yellow precipitate or turbidity
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Cause of isovaleric acidemia
Isovaleryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
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Urine odor of patients with isovaleric acidemia
Sweaty feet odor, due to build-up of isovaleric acid
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Positive result of p-Nitroaniline Test for isovaleric acidemia
Emerald green
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Cause of homocystinuria
Cystathionine β-synthase deficiency
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Positive result of Cyanide-nitroprusside test for homocystinuria
Red-purple color
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Positive result of Silver-nitroprusside test for homocystinuria
Red-purple color
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Class of genetic diseases called urea cycle disorders
Citrullinemmia
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Types of citrullinemia
TYPE 1: the most common form, lack of the enzyme argininosuccinic acid synthetase (buildup of citrulline and ammonia in the blood) TYPE 2: caused by a mutation of the gene that makes the protein citrin
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Cause of arginosuccinic aciduria
Argininosuccinic acid lyase deficiency
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Positive result of Cyanide-Nitroprusside Test for Cystine
Red-purple
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Blood samples for amino acid analysis should be drawn after
At least a 6-8 hour fast
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Tube and additive used in samples for amino acid analysis
Heparin; green tube
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Deproteinization should be performed within _____ of sample collection and analysis should be performed _____
30 minutes Immediately
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In cases that a sample cannot be analyzed immediately, the sample should be
Frozen at −20°C to −40°C
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Urinary amino acid analysis can be performed on random specimens. True or False?
True
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Urine preservative for protein analyses
Thymol
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Method of choice for screening test of amino acids
Thin-layer chromatography
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A process that allows the separation of ion and molecules base on affinity to ion exchangers
Ion exchange chromatography/ Ion chromatography
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Possess negatively charged group and attract positively charged ion
Cationic exchangers
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Possess positively charged group and attract negatively charged ion
Anionic exchangers
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Separates ions base on electrophoretic mobility with the use of applied voltage
Capillary electrophoresis
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Technique use to break down selected ions/precursor ions into fragments or product ions (fragments reveal the aspect of the ion)
MS/MS (tandem mass spectrophotometry)
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Are polymers of amino acids that are linked covalently through peptide bonds
Proteins
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Protein are micromolecules. True or False?
False; macromolecules
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All proteins are synthesized in the liver. True or False?
False; except immunoglobulins (plasma cells)
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Atoms in protein compound
Carbon Oxygen Hydrogen Nitrogen Sulfur
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4 structures of protein
Primary Secondary Tertiary Quaternary
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Linear sequence of amino acids
Primary structure
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Protein structure that determines the identity of protein
Primary structure
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Specific regular three-dimensional conformations into which portions of the polypeptide chain fold (α-helix; β-pleated sheets; bend conformation)
Secondary structure
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Protein structure which adds new property such as strength and flexibility due to polypeptide chain fold
Secondary structure
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Actual three-dimensional structure or folding pattern of the protein
Tertiary structure
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Refers to overall shape and formation of protein
Tertiary structure
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Protein structure with spatial relationship to one another
Tertiary structure
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The shape or structure that results from the interaction of more than one protein molecule, or protein subunits
Quaternary structure
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Most abundant protein in the body
Collagen
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Process where protein loose its shape and functions
Denaturation
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Causes of protein denaturation
Heat Hydrolysis Strong acids Alkali Enzymatic reaction Exposure to urea UV light
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Classification of proteins by function
Enzymes Hormones Transport proteins Immunoglobulins Structural proteins Storage proteins Energy source Osmotic source
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Catalyze chemical reactions
Enzymes
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Chemical messengers that control action of specific organ or system
Hormones
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Transport movement of ions, small molecules, or macromolecules
Transport proteins
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Mediate the humoral immune response
Immunoglobulins
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The only protein not produced by the liver
Immunoglobulins
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Proteins for structures of cells and tissues
Structural proteins
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Protein that serve as reserves of metal ions and amino acids
Storage proteins
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Protein for tissues and muscles
Energy source proteins
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Function in the distribution of water throughout the compartments of the body
Osmotic force proteins
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Example of osmotic force proteins
Albumin (important in colloid osmotic pressure)
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Structural Classification of Proteins (SCOP) database
Class Fold Superfamily Family
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Families of Structurally Similar Proteins (FSSP) / Fold Classification is based on
Three-dimensional structure of proteins
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Protein that contains peptide chains of only amino acids
Simple Proteins
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Examples of globular proteins
Albumin Hemoglobin
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Examples of fibrous proteins
Troponin Collagen
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Consist of a protein and a non-protein (prosthetic) group
Conjugated Proteins
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Metals + Proteins
Metalloproteins
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Examples of metalloproteins
Ferritin Ceruloplasmin
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Lipids + Proteins
Lipoproteins
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Examples of lipoproteins
High Density Lipoprotein Low Density Lipoprotein Very Low-Density Lipoprotein Chylomicrons
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Carbohydrates + Protein (10-40% Carbs)
Glycoproteins
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Examples of glycoproteins
Haptoglobin Alpha-1 antitrypsin
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Carbohydrates + Proteins (>40% of Carbs)
Mucoproteins
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Chromatin – DNA + Histones
Nucleoproteins
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The most frequently analyzed of all the proteins
Plasma proteins
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Two groups of plasma proteins
Albumin Globulin Alpha-1 Alpha-2 Beta Gamma
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Migrates before albumin in a classic electrophoresis
Prealbumin (Transthyretin)
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The transport protein for thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) (thyroid hormones)
Prealbumin
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Binds with retinol-binding protein (Vitamin A)
Prealbumin
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Causes of decreased prealbumin
Hepatic Damage Acute-phase inflammatory response Tissue necrosis
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Causes of increased prealbumin
Alcoholism Steroid medication Chronic Renal failure
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Sensitive marker of nutritional status
Prealbumin
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In terms of nutritional status, a decrease in prealbumin indicates
Poor nutrition
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Most abundant protein in plasma
Albumin
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Responsible for nearly 80% of the colloid osmotic pressure (COP) of the intravascular fluid
Albumin
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Osmotic pressure exerted by large molecules like albumin which helps fluid stay within the instead of leaking into tissues
Colloid Osmotic Pressure
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Concentration of this protein decreases during inflammation
Negative acute-phase reactant protein
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Causes of decreased albumin
Malnutrition and malabsorption Liver disease Protein-losing enteropathy or gastrointestinal loss Renal disease Burns or exfoliative dermatitis Hypothyroidism Polydipsia or excess administration of IV fluid Mutation causing analbuminemia or bisalbuminemia Sepsis
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Causes of increased albumin
Dehydration After excessive albumin infusion
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Albumin with unusual molecular characteristics
Bisalbuminemia
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Increased vascular permeability in the capillary
Sepsis
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Cause of α1-antitrypsin deficiency
Mutations in the SERPINA1 gene [Serine Protease Inhibitor (SERPIN) Family A Member 1]
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Provides information for a-1 Antitrypsin synthesis
SERPINA1
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Concentration increases during inflammation
Acute-phase reactant
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Causes of increased a1-antitrypsin
Inflammatory reactions Pregnancy Contraceptive use
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Sites for A1-Antitrypsin synthesis
Human Amniotic epithelial cells Liver
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Major component of a1-globulin fraction
a1-antitrypsin
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Binds the hormone estradiol (normal fetuses)
a1-Fetoprotein (AFP)
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a1-Fetoprotein (AFP) is produced by
Developing embryo and fetus Parenchymal cells of the liver
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a1-Fetoprotein (AFP) increases after birth. True or False?
False; decreases
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Protects the fetus from immunologic attack by the mother
a1-Fetoprotein (AFP)
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Causes of increased a1-Fetoprotein (AFP)
Neural tube defects (spina bifida and anencephaly) Abdominal wall defects Fetal distress
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Causes of decreased a1-Fetoprotein (AFP)
Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) Edward’s Syndrome (Trisomy 18)
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a1-Acid Glycoprotein (Orosomucoid) is a negative acute-phase reactant. True or False?
False; acute-phase reactant
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Causes of increased a1-Acid Glycoprotein (Orosomucoid)
Stress Inflammation Tissue damage Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) Trauma Pregnancy Cancer Pneumonia Rheumatoid arthritis Surgery
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Serine proteinase inhibitor
α1-Antichymotrypsin
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Cause of increased α1-Antichymotrypsin
Inflammation
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Cause of decreased α1-Antichymotrypsin
Liver disease
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Mutations in α1-Antichymotrypsin production may lead to
Parkinson’s disease COPD Alzheimer’s disease (amyloid deposits)
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Play a role in inflammation and carcinogenesis
Inter-α-Trypsin Inhibitors
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Cause of increased Inter-α-Trypsin Inhibitors
Inflammatory disorders
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Major carrier protein of vitamin D and its metabolites in the VV (In VIVO)
Gc-Globulin (Group-Specific Component; Vitamin D–Binding Protein)
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Causes of decreased Gc-Globulin
Severe liver disease Protein-losing syndromes
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Bind free hemoglobin to prevent the loss of hemoglobin and its constituent, iron
Haptoglobin
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Used to evaluate degree of intravascular hemolysis (HTR and HDN)
Haptoglobin
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Causes of increased Haptoglobin
Inflammatory diseases Burns Nephrotic syndrome
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Cause of decreased Haptoglobin
Hemolytic anemia
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Symptoms of Nephrotic syndrome
Massive proteinuria Hypoalbuminemia Hyperlipidemia
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Occurs due to the mismatch or incompatibility of a patient with the donor products
Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (HTR)
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Occurs when the mother is Rh negative and has a baby who is Rh positive
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN)
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Given to mothers who is Rh negative around 28 weeks of pregnancy
RhoGAM / Rh immunoglobulin
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Copper-containing α2-glycoprotein
Ceruloplasmin
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90% of copper is bound to _____; 10% is bound to _____
Ceruloplasmin Albumin
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Causes of increased Ceruloplasmin
Inflammation Cancers Pregnancy
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Causes of decreased Ceruloplasmin
Wilson’s disease Malnutrition Malabsorption Severe liver disease Nephrotic syndrome Menkes syndrome (kinky hair disease)
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Used to diagnose Wilson’s disease
Kayser-Fleischer rings in cornea
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Autosomal recessive inherited disorder associated with decrease levels of the protein ceruloplasmin and a subsequent increase in copper causing it to accumulate in liver, brain and other organs
Wilson’s disease
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Major component of the α2 band
a2-Macroglobulin
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Functions of a2-Macroglobulin
Inhibits proteases such as trypsin, thrombin, kallikrein, and plasmin
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Proteolytic enzyme that functions in the digestion of protein
Trypsin
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Enzymes that play a role in the coagulation system
Thrombin Kallikrein Plasmin
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Causes of increased a2-Macroglobulin
Nephrosis Diabetes and liver disease
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Indicates the amount of iron in the body
Transferrin (Siderophilin)
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Causes of increased Transferrin (Siderophilin)
Liver disease Malnutrition Nephrotic syndrome
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Causes of decreased Transferrin (Siderophilin)
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) Hemochromatosis (bronze skin) or Bronze Diabetes
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Most prevalent nutritional deficit in the world
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
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Major component of the β-globulin fraction
Transferrin (Siderophilin)
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Function of Transferrin (Siderophilin)
Transport of iron and the prevention of loss of iron through the kidney
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Organ that synthesize transferrin
Liver
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Indication of high levels of transferrin
Signifies low iron which means there is less iron bound to transferrin Iron Deficiency
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Binds heme released by hemoglobin degradation and the complex is carried to the liver where it is destroyed
Hemopexin
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Causes of increased Hemopexin
Inflammation Diabetes mellitus Duchenne type muscular dystrophy Some malignancies
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Causes of decreased Hemopexin
Hemolytic anemia or intravascular hemolytic anemia
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Progressive muscle degeneration in weakness due to the alteration in the protein dystrophin that helps keep muscle intact
Duchenne type muscular dystrophy
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Protein that is essential in muscular contractions
Dystrophin
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Serum hemopexin level reflects how much heme is present in the blood, therefore, a low hemopexin level indicates decreased degradation of heme containing compounds. True or False?
False; significant degradation of heme containing compounds
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Transport cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids in the blood
Lipoproteins
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The light chain component of the major histocompatibility complex
β2-Microglobulin
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Function of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)
Bind peptide fragments derived from pathogens and display them on the cell surface ready for recognition by appropriate T-lymphocytes
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Causes of increased β2-Microglobulin
Rheumatoid arthritis Systemic lupus erythematosus HIV
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Group of proteins that help your immune system to fight infection, heal injury and kill bacteria and viruses
Complement system
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The most abundant complement in serum
C3
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Cause of increased complement
Inflammatory conditions
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Causes of decreased complement
Malnutrition Hemolytic anemia
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CD affected in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
CD59 CD55
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Form a fibrin clot when activated by thrombin
Fibrinogen
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One of the largest proteins in blood plasma
Fibrinogen
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Causes of increased fibrinogen
Inflammatory disorders Pregnancy Oral contraceptives
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Cause of decreased fibrinogen
Extensive coagulation
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One of the first acute-phase reactant proteins to rise in response to inflammatory disorders
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
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Causes of increased C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Acute rheumatic fever Bacterial infections Myocardial infarctions Rheumatoid arthritis Carcinomatosis Gout Viral infections
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Glycoproteins composed of 82% to 96% protein and 4% to 18% carbohydrate produced by white blood cells, known as B cells, that confer humoral immunity
Immunoglobulins (Antibodies or Igs)
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Humoral immunity is otherwise known as
Antibody-mediated immunity
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5 classes of Immunoglobulins
IgG IgA IgM IgD IgE
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The most abundant class of antibodies found in blood plasma and lymph
IgG
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The main immunoglobulin found in mucous secretions (including tears, saliva, colostrum, vaginal fluid, etc.)
IgA
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The first antibody that appears in response to antigenic stimulation
IgM
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Antibody molecules that are present on the surface of most B cells
IgD
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Antibody associated with allergic and anaphylactic reactions
IgE
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The primary oxygen-carrying protein in striated and cardiac muscle
Myoglobin
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Myoglobin is a cardiac biomarker. True or False?
True
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Causes of increased myoglobin
AMI Progressive muscular dystrophy Crushing injury Renal failure
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Myoglobin is cardiac specific. True or False?
False; not cardiac specific
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Cardiac troponins include
Troponin I (cTnI) Troponin T (cTnT)
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The “gold standard” in the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome
Cardiac troponin
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Blood supplied to the heart is suddenly blocked like in heart attack or myocardial infarction
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
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Specific for myocardial damage
Cardiac Troponin
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These are neurohormones that affect body fluid homeostasis and blood pressure
Brain natriuretic peptide or N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide
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Neurohormones are anti hypertensive agents which functions to decrease blood pressure. True or False?
True
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How does neurohormones affect fluid homeostasis?
Natriuresis Diuresis
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Refers to increased urinary sodium excretion
Natriuresis
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Refers to increased urine excretion
Diuresis
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Function of neurohormone in the maintenance of blood pressure
Decreasing angiotensin II Inhibiting production of norepinephrine
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Popular markers for congestive heart failure
Cardiac troponin
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Glycoprotein used to help predict the short-term risk of premature delivery
Fetal fibronectin (fFN)
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Amino acid fat hormone produced by adipocytes
Adiponectin
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Causes of decreased adiponectin
Heart disease Type 2 diabetes Metabolic syndrome Obesity
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Correlation between adiponectin and body mass index (BMI)
Inverse correlation
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“Prostaglandin D synthase"
B-trace protein
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Established as an accurate marker of CSF leakage
B-trace protein
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Potential marker in detecting impaired renal function
B-trace protein
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Are proteolytic fragments of collagen I formed during bone resorption
Cross-linked C-telopeptides
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The process wherein osteoclasts breakdown the bone tissue
Resorption
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Biochemical marker of bone resorption
Cross-linked C-telopeptides
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Cross-linked C-telopeptides are detected in
Serum and urine
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A cysteine proteinase inhibitor
Cystatin C
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New sensitive endogenous serum marker for the glomerular filtration rate
Cystatin C
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Variety of conditions in which amyloid proteins are abnormally deposited in organs and/or tissues
Amyloidosis
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Insoluble fibrous protein aggregates formed due to an alteration in their secondary structure, in particular the β-pleated sheet form
Amyloids
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Help differentiate a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease from other forms of dementia
Amyloid β42 (Aβ42) and Tau protein tests
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Indication of Low Aβ42 and high Tau
Reflects increased likelihood of Alzheimer disease
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Transferrin-free protein that differentiates a CSF sample
Tau protein
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Rough measure of all of the proteins in the plasma
Total protein
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Decrease in blood protein concentration
Hypoproteinemia
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Causes of hypoproteinemia
Excessive loss Malnutrition Malabsorption Liver diseases
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Increase in blood protein concentration
Hyperproteinemia
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Causes of hyperproteinemia
Dehydration Excessive production of globulins (γ-globulins)
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Most abundant protein in plasma
Albumin
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Albumin is a negative acute-phase reactant protein. True or False?
True
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How to determine globulin fraction of albumin?
By subtracting the albumin from the total protein
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Indication when there is a characteristic beta-gamma (β-y) bridging
Cirrhosis
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Indication of increase in gamma (y)-globulins
Hepatitis
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Indication of increased alpha-2-globulin and beta-globulin fractions
Obstructive jaundice
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Measures all chemically bound nitrogen in the sample (either plasma or urine)
Total nitrogen
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Emission of light created from a chemical or electrochemical reaction
Chemiluminescence
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Principle of total nitrogen
Chemiluminescence
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Most commonly used sample for total protein
Serum
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Interferences of total protein
Lipemia Hemolysis
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Reference range for serum total protein in adults
6.5 to 8.3 g/dL (65 to 83 g/L)
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Principle of Kjeldahl Method
Digestion of protein; measurement of nitrogen content
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Reference method in the quantitation of total protein
Kjeldahl Method
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Principle of Biuret Method
Formation of violet-colored chelate between Cu2+ ions and peptide bonds
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In biuret method, that absorbance of chelate is measure at
540 nm
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Routine method for total protein
Biuret Method
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Principle of Dye binding
Protein binds to dye and causes a spectral shift in the absorbance maximum of the dye
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Total Protein method used for research purposes
Dye binding
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Dyes used in dye-binding method
Ponceau S Bromophenol blue Methyl orange HABA [2,4’-hydroxyazobenzene-benzoic acid] Bromocresol green Bromocresol purple Amido black 10B Lissamine green Coomassie Brilliant Blue)
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Globulins are precipitated in high salt concentrations; albumin in supernatant is quantitated by biuret reaction
Salt precipitation
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Proteins separated based on electric charge
Electrophoresis
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Globulin is separated from albumin using sodium salts causing precipitation of globulin
Salt precipitation
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Most widely used methods for albumin determination
Dye binding
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Non-specific for albumin
Methyl orange
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Used to quantitate albumin
Bromocresol green Bromocresol purple
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Support media used in albumin methods
Cellulose acetate Agarose gel
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In electrophoresis, cation (+) migrates to
Cathode (-)
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In electrophoresis, anion (+) migrates to
Anode (+)
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List the serum proteins
Albumin α1- globulins α2-globulins β-globulins γ-globulins
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Serum protein that travels farthest to the anode
Albumin
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Reference values for serum protein electrophoresis
Albumin, 53% to 65% of the total protein (3.5 to 5.0 g/dL) α1-Globulin, 2.5% to 5% (0.1 to 0.3 g/dL) α2-Globulin, 7% to 13% (0.6 to 1.0 g/dL) β-Globulin, 8% to 14% (0.7 to 1.1 g/dL) γ-Globulin, 12% to 22% (0.8 to 1.6 g/dL)
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Decrease in the alpha 1 globulin
ALPHA 1 – ANTITRYPSIN DEFICIENCY
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Increase in alpha 2 globulin because of the presence of alpha 2 macroglobulin and haptoglobin Decrease in albumin
NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
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Decrease in albumin. Increase in alpha 1, alpha 2 and beta globulin
INFLAMMATION
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Beta-gamma bridging is a unique characteristic that is seen in patients with
CIRRHOSIS
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increase in immunoglobulin, result of monoclonal increase
MONOCLONAL INCREASE
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A condition in which abnormal proteins are found in the blood
Monoclonal gammopathy
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Separation of molecules in silica capillaries
CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS
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Zone electrophoresis that separates proteins on the basis of pI (Isoelectric Point)
ISOELECTRIC FOCUSING
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Immunochemical Methods
Immunoturbidometry Immunonephelometry
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Presence of proteinuria is often associated with renal disease. True or False?
True
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Principle of reagent strip test for protein
Protein error of indicator
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Reagent used in reagent strip test for protein
Tetrabromophenol blue or tetrachlorophenol tetrabromosulphonphthalein
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Quantitative test for urine protein
12 or 24-hour urine test
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Precipitation tests for protein
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) Salicylic Acid (SSA) Benzethonium Chloride
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Presence of elevated levels of CSF protein is associated with damage to the blood-brain barrier. True or False?
True
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Common causes of damaged BBB
Meningitis Hemorrhage
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Protein fraction used to evaluate the integrity of the blood brain barrier
CSF/Serum Albumin Index
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Protein fraction used to measure immunoglobulin G synthesis within the CSF
CSF IgG Index
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Elevated IgG in CSF is associated with
Multiple sclerosis
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Method to detect oligoclonal bands which indicate inflammation within the CSF
Electrophoresis