Alpha-2 Globulins Unit Converter

Alpha-2 globulins are a group of proteins in your blood that are identified by their migration pattern during serum protein electrophoresis.

This fraction contains several key proteins, including haptoglobin (which binds free hemoglobin), ceruloplasmin (which carries copper), and alpha-2 macroglobulin (which inhibits certain enzymes). Together, these proteins typically make up about 8-13% of your total serum protein.

Alpha-2 globulins are important markers of inflammation and overall health. They are classified as acute-phase reactants because their levels change predictably in response to inflammation, infection, or tissue injury.

Alpha-2 globulins are produced primarily by the liver. Production is regulated by inflammatory cytokines, particularly interleukin-6, which stimulates the liver to increase synthesis during acute-phase responses.