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Table 3. Summary of the recognized proteins, protein name in Swiss–Prot database, alignment in the virtual Bioanalyzer electropherogram according to kDa range, function.
| Protein name (abbreviation) | PROT NAME DATABASE | kDa range Lab-chip Kit 230 | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lysozyme (LYS-C) | LYSC_HUMAN (P61626) | 14.3 – 15.0 | Antibacterial enzyme. Innate immunity |
| Lipocalin-1 (LIPOC-1) | LCN1_HUMAN (P31025) | 18.1 – 19.9 | Ability to bind and transport small, hydrophobic molecules |
| Zinc-α2-glycoprotein (ZAG-2) | ZA2G_HUMAN (P25311) | 30.5 – 36.0 | Lipid breakdown in adipocytes, specific role in tears not known . Possible role in immunity |
| Albumin (ALB) | ALBU_HUMAN (P02768) | 59.1 – 65.4 | Transportation of free fatty acids, stabilizing the osmotic pressure |
| Lactotransferrin (LACTO) | TRFL_HUMAN (P02788) | 93.7 – 99.3 | Inhibitor of bacterial growth. Possible anti-inflammatory properties. Innate immunity |
| 105.2 – 110* | |||
| Serotransferrin (TRANSF) | TRFE_HUMAN (P02787) | 73.5 – 78.4 | Iron binding transport |