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Among the most known globular proteins is hemoglobin, a member of the globin protein family. Other globular proteins are the immunoglobulins (IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG and IgM), and alpha, beta and gamma globulins. See protein electrophoresis for more information on the different globulins. Nearly all enzymes with major metabolic functions are globular in shape, as well as many signal transduction proteins.
Albumins are also globular proteins, although, unlike all of the other globular proteins, they are completely soluble in water.
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—George Berkeley (1685–1753)
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Untouched by Morning
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