Protein objectives

Primary structure

Secondary Structure

Tertiary Structure

Quaternary Structure

4 Examples of Simple Class: globular

3 examples of simple class: fibrous

6 Examples of conjugated class

Importance of solubility difference of albumin and globulin

8 biological functions of proteins

Define “acute phase reactant” (APR) + 3 negatives APRs

Nitrogen balance

Positive vs Negative nitrogen balance

denaturation + process

general processes that may cause total protein abnormalities

hypoproteinemia

hyperproteinemia

Hemodilution

Hemoconcentration

Importance of pH in determining charge

Define “ isoelectric point” (IP)

Functions and APR properties of albumin

Functions and APR properties of transthyretin

3 general causes of hypoalbuminemia and conditions

Aspects of alpha1 globulins

Aspects of alpha2 globulins

Aspects of beta globulins