Alpha Fetoproteins

Alpha-fetoprotectins, also known as embryonal serum globulin (GBS), are a special class of proteins that are found in the mother's body and placenta. They play an important role in the development of the placenta, protecting the fetus from possible threats such as bacterial infections, inflammatory processes, etc. These are oligomeric proteins with a structure resembling a folded sheet of paper that can bind to cell membranes and transmit various signals to them. Moreover, these proteins also have antioxidant and proapoptotic properties. GBS consists of several identical polypeptide chains containing