What is the function of globulin?

There are various types of cells in our body and blood. They have clear division of labor, each shouldering huge responsibilities and performing different functions. For example, globulin is also a substance that exists in the human body. Do you know what are the specific functions of globulin? Globulin is also called human immunoglobulin, which can help us resist various diseases in the body.

Immunoglobulin G contains various antibodies found in the serum of healthy people, and thus has the effect of enhancing the body's resistance. Its immune effect is mainly used for the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, such as hepatitis A, measles, chickenpox, poliomyelitis (polio), mumps, irregular herpes, etc. It can also be used for immunoglobulin deficiency. In addition, for those with weak constitution, long-term illness, low immune function, or who are treated with immunosuppressants such as corticosteroids, adding immunoglobulin G while using effective antibiotics can help control the infection.

The fact that babies under six months old rarely get infectious diseases shows that babies obtain certain disease-resistant substances from their mothers. These anti-bacterial substances are called antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins. According to the movement speed of protein in electric field, protein can be divided into albumin, globulin A, globulin B and globulin G. Most immunoglobulins are G globulins, so they are commonly known as G globulins. There are five major types of human immunoglobulins: IgG, IGA, IGM, IGD and IGE. IgG has the smallest molecular weight, the highest content, and is the only immunoglobulin that can pass through the placenta.

Placental globulin is a product made by extracting more than 95% immunoglobulin G from the placenta and postpartum blood (approximately 50-200 ml) of healthy pregnant women through physical, chemical and sterilization methods, so it is called immunoglobulin G (most of which is IgG, and there are small amounts of igm and iga).

People who receive placental globulin obtain ready-made antibodies and are fully or partially protected, which can temporarily prevent the onset of illness or alleviate symptoms and shorten the course of the disease. If a person who receives placental globulin develops an infection with no obvious clinical symptoms or mild symptoms, he or she will subsequently develop relatively long-lasting or lifelong resistance.

Placental globulin has a definite effect in preventing measles and hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis). For young children or the elderly, regular intake of placental globulin can enhance immunity. If used properly, it can prevent several infectious diseases or enhance the body's resistance.

Serum albumin is the most abundant protein in plasma. Each protein molecule can carry seven fatty acid molecules. These fatty acid molecules bind in crevices within the protein, with their carbon-rich tails tucked inside, safely away from surrounding water molecules. Serum proteins are also capable of carrying many other water-insoluble molecules.