Biochemical aspects of liver metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Name an alpha globulin
A
Ceruloplasmin
Retinol binding protein
2
Q
Name a beta globulin
A
Transferrin
Fibrinogen
3
Q
Most abundant plasma protein
Small, negatively charged, water soluble
A
Albumin
4
Q
Daily albumin synthesis
A
14g/day
5
Q
What does retinol binding protein transport?
A
Vitamin A
6
Q
What does ceruloplasmin transport?
A
Copper
7
Q
Lipoprotein core consists of
A
Cholesterol esters
TG
8
Q
Shell of lipoprotein consist of
A
Apoproteins
Phospholipids
9
Q
How is cholesterol transported?
A
Lipoproteins
10
Q
Transport of exogenous fat to liver
A
Chylomicrons
11
Q
Transport of endogenous fat to peripheral cells
A
VLDL
12
Q
LDL precursor
A
IDL
13
Q
Cholesterol transport to peripheral tissues
A
LDL
14
Q
Reverse cholesterol transport
A
HDL
15
Q
Vitamins stored in the liver
A
BAD
