globulin
/ˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn
/noun Biochemistry
Any of a group of simple proteins soluble in salt solutions and forming a large fraction of blood serum protein.Normal urinary proteins include albumin, serum globulins, and proteins secreted by the nephron....
- There are several types of simple proteins known as globulins in the blood: alpha, beta, and gamma.
- The pattern of serum protein electrophoresis results depends on the fractions of two major types of protein: albumin and globulins.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from globule (in the archaic sense 'blood corpuscle') + -in1.