Chemicals and Drugs

Serum Albumin

A major protein in the BLOOD. It is important in maintaining the colloidal osmotic pressure and transporting large organic molecules.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A major protein in the BLOOD. It is important in maintaining the colloidal osmotic pressure and transporting large organic molecules.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Albumin, Serum
  • Plasma Albumin

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28 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure.

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  1. D12.776w.034w.841w
  2. D12.776w.124w.727w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Serum Albumin. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012709. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012709
  2. Serum Albumin. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_serum_albumin
  3. Serum Albumin. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11721976