About The Medical Condition Group-Specific Component

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term Group-Specific Component. Group-Specific Component defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.

Group-Specific Component

Group-Specific Component Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Group-Specific Component Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Group-Specific Component?

An alpha-globulin found in the plasma of man and other vertebrates. It is apparently synthesized in the liver and carries vitamin D and its metabolites through the circulation and mediates the response of tissue. It is also known as group-specific component (Gc). Gc subtypes are used to determine specific phenotypes and gene frequencies. These data are employed in the classification of population groups, paternity investigations, and in forensic medicine.

More Medical Conditions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day