serum albumin

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Healthcare› Medicine

Cancer

The main protein in blood plasma. Low levels of serum albumin occur in people with malnutrition, inflammation, and serious liver and kidney disease.

Science› Biotechnology and Genetics

Food Biotechnology

A globular protein obtained from blood and body fluids. Bovine and human serum albumins are abbreviated BSA and HSA respectively.

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