Serum albumin is one of the most investigated proteins of the last half-century. Yet, the specific locations and three-dimensional features of its fatty acid binding sites have eluded definition. A ...

Low albumin levels (hypoalbuminemia) mean that there is a low level of albumin, a type of protein, in the blood. Numerous conditions can cause low albumin levels, with a range of symptoms depending on ...

Albumin is the most abundant protein in the circulation. Its main physiologic function is to maintain colloid osmotic pressure. Better understanding of albumin's other physiologic functions has ...

The serum albumin test looks at the levels of albumin in the blood. An abnormal amount of albumin may suggest a problem with the liver or kidneys. It may also indicate that a person has a nutrient ...

Infection and increased systemic inflammation cause organ dysfunction and death in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. Preclinical studies provide support for an antiinflammatory role of albumin, ...