Types of Proteins

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  1. 3. the most abundant type of antibody that protects against bacterial and viral infections
  2. 4. most abundant structural protein in the body
  3. 6. storage protein found in milk
  4. 7. a protein encoded by the CST3 gene, is mainly used as a biomarker of kidney function
  5. 8. is a family of globular multi-functional proteins that form microfilaments
  6. 11. glycoprotein associated with the consolidation of long-term memory, claims involving protection from strokes, and neuronal regeneration
  7. 12. stimulates contraction of the womb (uterus) during childbirth and lactation
  8. 13. considered a complete protein as it contains all 9 essential amino acids
  9. 17. hormone that increase calcium content & decrease blood calcium level
  10. 18. a soluble protein in the plasma that is broken down to fibrin by the enzyme thrombin to form clots
  11. 19. important constituents of the lipid fraction of the human body
  12. 21. the major iron storage protein in the body
  13. 25. are cell surface lectins that have evolved to mediate the adhesion of white blood cells to endothelial cells and platelets under flow
  14. 26. responsible for conveying immunity to various parasites
  15. 27. binds extracellular matrix components such as collagen, fibrin, and heparan sulfate proteoglycans
  16. 28. required for the production of niacin (vitamin B3)and it is used by the human body to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is important for normal nerve and brain function
  17. 30. a group of transmembrane proteins that serve as the major adhesion molecules located within adherens junctions
  18. 33. a group of simple proteins soluble in salt solutions and forming a large fraction of blood serum protein
  19. 35. the first antibody to be made by the body to fight a new infection
  20. 36. a protein made by the liver that keeps fluid from leaking out of blood vessels, nourishes tissues, and transports hormones, vitamins, drugs
  21. 38. the main proteins in chromatin
  22. 39. main enzyme that breaks down dietary fats in the human digestive system
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  1. 1. fibrous structure protein that makes up hair, nails, horn, layer of a skin
  2. 2. stimulates the synthesis of milk protein
  3. 5. promotes digestive and brain health, muscle growth, athletic performance
  4. 6. an actin binding protein which also interacts with microtubules and in some cell types is associated with phagocytosis
  5. 9. calcium-binding protein that is considered a major transducer of calcium signals
  6. 10. the iron- and oxygen-binding protein in blood, specifically in the red blood cells
  7. 14. a highly elastic protein in connective tissue and allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting
  8. 15. precursor for mediator of allergies and inflammation
  9. 16. stimulates ACTH in the anterior pituitary gland
  10. 20. oxygen-binding protein found in muscles
  11. 22. a highly-digestible, hexameric legumin protein, and a seed storage protein, with a molecular weight of 50,000
  12. 23. a protein that provides a structural link between the muscle cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix to maintain muscle integrity
  13. 24. a fibrous protein that form blood clots
  14. 29. an unique protein that functions both as a procoagulant and anticoagulant
  15. 31. a key enzyme in the fourth step of glycolysis, as well as in the reverse pathway gluconeogenesis
  16. 32. an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of starch into sugars
  17. 34. 1st protein sequenced by Frederick Sanger
  18. 37. the principal antibody class in the secretions that bathe these mucosal surfaces, acts as an important first line of defense