Protein in the blood is called plasma proteins, which are needed to transport lipids, minerals, hormones, and vitamins to help the immune system's proper functioning. Albumins, globulins, fibrinogen, regulatory proteins, and clotting factors are the families of blood proteins, with each family serving different functions. Therefore, measuring the level of serum proteins by electrophoresis is an essential diagnostic tool.
Updates in the Treatment of Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis
Cryoglobulinemia is a vasculitis type that involves the clumping of blood proteins when subjected to cold temperatures. Read on to learn more.
