Genes provide instructions for making clotting factor proteins. The diagram to the left is an example of just one of hundreds of thousands of different proteins made in the cells of your body. What other types of proteins do you think your body makes? List your ideas below.
1. Enzymes: Proteins that catalyze chemical reactions in the body.
2. Transport proteins: Proteins that help in the transport of molecules and ions across cell membranes.
3. Structural proteins: Proteins that provide support and structure to cells and tissues (e.g., collagen in connective tissues).
4. Hormones: Proteins that act as chemical messengers, regulating various physiological processes.
5. Antibodies: Proteins involved in the immune system, responsible for recognizing and neutralizing foreign substances.
6. Receptor proteins: Proteins embedded in cell membranes that bind to specific molecules and transmit signals into cells.
7. Motor proteins: Proteins that generate movement within cells, such as myosin in muscle contraction.
8. Regulatory proteins: Proteins involved in regulating gene expression and cellular processes.
9. Signaling proteins: Proteins involved in cell signaling pathways, transmitting signals between cells.
10. Chaperones: Proteins that assist in the folding and assembly of other proteins.
These are just a few examples of the diverse range of proteins that the body can produce.