pseudoglobulin

Pseudoglobulins are a type of globulin, which is a major classification of proteins. Globulins are further divided into euglobulins and pseudoglobulins. Pseudoglobulins are soluble in water and share properties with true globulins. Globulins are an important protein source in plants and are found in animal fluids, acting as enzymes, antibodies, and contractile proteins, often within blood plasma.1

Globulins are classified into three main types: alpha, beta, and gamma. Alpha and beta globulins function as transport proteins and substrates for other substances. Gamma globulins are crucial for immunity against infections. While older classifications categorized proteins by solubility, this method is less precise now as proteins with similar functions can have different solubilities, and vice versa.12