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albumin
Albumin
Most abundant plasma protein (~35–50 g/L); 66.5 kDa, 585 aa, 3 α-helical domains; synthesised by hepatocytes (~12–14 g/day, t½ ~20 days). Provides ~80% of oncotic pressure; transports FAs, bilirubin, drugs, hormones. Hypoalbuminaemia → oedema, ascites.
Entry Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | albumin |
| Name | Albumin |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-05 |
| Atlas | 01-human |
| Scale | 03-molecular |