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What is the molecular weight of Prealbumin?
What is the molecular weight of Prealbumin?
62 kDa
Prealbumin is an immature form of albumin.
Prealbumin is an immature form of albumin.
False
Prealbumin has a longer half-life compared to albumin.
Prealbumin has a longer half-life compared to albumin.
False
What is the primary function of Alpha1-Antitrypsin?
What is the primary function of Alpha1-Antitrypsin?
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What is another name for Alpha1-Antitrypsin?
What is another name for Alpha1-Antitrypsin?
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What is the molecular weight of Alpha1-Antitrypsin?
What is the molecular weight of Alpha1-Antitrypsin?
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What is the most common phenotype of Alpha1-Antitrypsin?
What is the most common phenotype of Alpha1-Antitrypsin?
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The SZ genotype is associated with a higher risk of emphysema.
The SZ genotype is associated with a higher risk of emphysema.
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What is the main role of Alpha1-Antitrypsin in elastase regulation?
What is the main role of Alpha1-Antitrypsin in elastase regulation?
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What is the most common cause of lung inflammation?
What is the most common cause of lung inflammation?
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What amino acid residue is oxidized by smoking in Alpha1-Antitrypsin?
What amino acid residue is oxidized by smoking in Alpha1-Antitrypsin?
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Reduced elastase activity leads to the formation of larger air spaces in the lungs.
Reduced elastase activity leads to the formation of larger air spaces in the lungs.
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The PiZZ genotype is particularly severe in emphysema patients due to a significant deficiency in functional alpha1-antitrypsin.
The PiZZ genotype is particularly severe in emphysema patients due to a significant deficiency in functional alpha1-antitrypsin.
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Mutations in the alpha1-antitrypsin gene can alter the protein's shape, leading to aggregation.
Mutations in the alpha1-antitrypsin gene can alter the protein's shape, leading to aggregation.
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Where is Alpha1-fetoprotein synthesized?
Where is Alpha1-fetoprotein synthesized?
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Low levels of Alpha1-fetoprotein are associated with Down's syndrome.
Low levels of Alpha1-fetoprotein are associated with Down's syndrome.
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What is the molecular weight of Haptoglobin?
What is the molecular weight of Haptoglobin?
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Haptoglobin's half-life is shortened when it binds to hemoglobin.
Haptoglobin's half-life is shortened when it binds to hemoglobin.
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What is the molecular weight of Ceruloplasmin?
What is the molecular weight of Ceruloplasmin?
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Most of the copper in the blood is bound to Ceruloplasmin.
Most of the copper in the blood is bound to Ceruloplasmin.
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What is the genetic liver disorder associated with low Ceruloplasmin levels?
What is the genetic liver disorder associated with low Ceruloplasmin levels?
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What type of enzyme is ferroxidase?
What type of enzyme is ferroxidase?
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What does CRP stand for?
What does CRP stand for?
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What is the normal range for CRP levels?
What is the normal range for CRP levels?
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Most plasma proteins are synthesized in the liver.
Most plasma proteins are synthesized in the liver.
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Elevated levels of gamma globulins can indicate cancer.
Elevated levels of gamma globulins can indicate cancer.
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Renal failure can lead to a decrease in all protein bands in circulation.
Renal failure can lead to a decrease in all protein bands in circulation.
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