human albumin

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
gptkbp:allergicReaction rare
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:serum_albumin
albumin (human)
gptkbp:binds drugs
calcium
thyroid hormones
fatty acids
bilirubin
gptkbp:decreasedIn gptkb:liver_disease
malnutrition
nephrotic syndrome
chronic inflammation
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Thomas_Graham
gptkbp:encodedBy gptkb:ALB_gene
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1839
gptkbp:foundIn human blood plasma
gptkbp:function maintains oncotic pressure
transports drugs
transports fatty acids
transports hormones
gptkbp:halfLife about 19 days
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label human albumin
gptkbp:medicalUse intravenous infusion
gptkbp:molecularWeight about 66.5 kDa
gptkbp:normalConcentration 35-50 g/L in plasma
gptkbp:pI 4.7
gptkbp:presentIn extracellular space
gptkbp:structure single polypeptide chain
gptkbp:synthesisType liver
gptkbp:usedFor cardiopulmonary bypass
plasma exchange
treatment of hypoalbuminemia
burn therapy
treatment of hypovolemia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:albiglutide
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7