Serum albumin

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:HSA
gptkb:human_serum_albumin
gptkbp:binds calcium
thyroid hormones
bilirubin
various drugs
gptkbp:encodedBy gptkb:ALB_gene
gptkbp:foundIn blood plasma
gptkbp:function maintains oncotic pressure
transports drugs
transports fatty acids
transports hormones
gptkbp:halfLife about 21 days
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Serum albumin
gptkbp:lowLevelIndicates gptkb:liver_disease
kidney disease
malnutrition
gptkbp:molecularWeight about 66.5 kDa
gptkbp:range 3.5–5.0 g/dL (in adults)
gptkbp:species gptkb:human
other mammals
gptkbp:structure single polypeptide chain
gptkbp:synthesisType liver
gptkbp:usedIn diagnostic tests
intravenous therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:P22303
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7