Blood proteins
Plasma proteins, also termed serum proteins or blood proteins, are proteins present in blood plasma. They serve many different functions, including transport of lipids, hormones, vitamins and minerals in the circulatory system and the regulation of acellular activity and functioning of the immune system. Other blood proteins act as enzymes, complement components, protease inhibitors or kinin precursors. Contrary to popular belief, hemoglobin is not a blood protein, as it is carried within red blood cells, rather than in the blood serum.
Serum albumin accounts for 55% of blood proteins, and is a major contributor to maintaining the osmotic pressure of plasma to assist in the transport of lipids and steroid hormones. Globulins make up 38% of blood proteins and transport ions, hormones, and lipids assisting in immune function. Fibrinogen comprises 7% of blood proteins; conversion of fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin is essential for blood clotting. The remainder of the plasma proteins (1%) are regulatory proteins, such as enzymes, proenzymes, and hormones. All blood proteins are synthesized in liver except for the gamma globulins.
My Blood
My Blood is the sixth studio album by the Danish technical thrash metal band Artillery. It was released in 2011 on Metal Mind Productions. This is the last Artillery album recorded with drummer Carsten Nielsen, who announced his departure from the band in April 2012.
Track listing
Bonus tracks
(Japanese Release)
Personnel
Podcasts:
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by Focused
My Blood
by: FocusedThis is the last time,
This is the only time,
This is a time.
No longer living in my shadow, a new day has begun.
The steps I took so slow at first now move so fast my,
Blood it runs, all throughout my body, deep within my soul,
Filled by the spirit, never to be left alone.
Trusting in tomorrow, but it all starts today,
Fueled by an inner strength, guided by our faith.
My blood, it runs all throughout my body.
My blood, it runs, deep within my soul.
My blood, it runs, filled by the spirit.