Serum Protein Electrophoresis

Serum Protein Electrophoresis

Question 1. Functions of albumin
Answer:

• Maintains plasma osmotic pressure
• Transports various molecules
• Serves as a source of amino acids for tissue protein synthesis n Has maximum buffering action

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Question 2. Give a normal pattern of serum protein electrophoresis.
Answer:

• The normal pattern of serum protein electrophoresis can be obtained by paper electrophoresis

Method:

• The sample is applied on a strip of Whatman no 1 filter paper wetted with veronal buffer
• The ends of the strip are dipped in the reservoir with an electrode
• Electric current is passed
• Paper is removed, dried, and stained with amido black or bromophenol blue

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Result:

• Five distinct bands namely albumin, alpha 1, alpha 2, beta, and gamma globulins are seen