Proteins produced and secreted by the liver explained

The liver plays the major role in producing proteins that are secreted into the blood, including major plasma proteins, factors in hemostasis and fibrinolysis, carrier proteins, hormones, prohormones and apolipoprotein:

Major plasma proteins

All plasma proteins except Gamma-globulins are synthesised in the liver.[1]

Factors in hemostasis and fibrinolysis

Carrier proteins

Hormones

Prohormones

Apolipoproteins

References

General reference for the list of included substances (but not their functions):

Other:

Notes and References

  1. Miller. L. L.. Bale. W. F.. February 1954. Synthesis of all plasma protein fractions except gamma globulins by the liver; the use of zone electrophoresis and lysine-epsilon-C14 to define the plasma proteins synthesized by the isolated perfused liver. The Journal of Experimental Medicine. 99. 2. 125–132. 10.1084/jem.99.2.125. 0022-1007. 2180344. 13130789.
  2. Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Immunology. Paperback: 384 pages. Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; (July 1, 2007). Language: English. . Page 182
  3. BRS Pathology 5th Edition, pg. 196
  4. Robbins Basic Pathology 9th Edition, Chapter 11