What Do Globulins Do?

Globulins are a group of proteins in your blood. They are made in your liver by your immune system. Globulins play an important role in liver function, blood clotting, and fighting infection. There are four main types of globulins.

What do globulins carry?

The alpha and beta globulins transport iron, lipids, and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K to the cells; like albumin, they also contribute to osmotic pressure. The gamma globulins are proteins involved in immunity and are better known as an antibodies or immunoglobulins.

What is the function of gamma globulin in blood?

A class of globulins in the blood plasma of humans and other mammals that function as part of the body's immune system and include most antibodies. A solution of this substance prepared from human blood and administered for immunization against measles, German measles, hepatitis A, and other infections.