Albumin is synthesized in the liver and consists of a single polypeptide chain with a molecular weight of 66kD. It is present in all body fluids and is most abundant plasma protein. It acts as a transport protein for long chain fatty acids, prostaglandins, hematin, thyroxin, copper II, cystine and pyridoxal...

Human albumin or serum albumin is encoded by the ALB gene and is the most abundant plasma protein in mammals. Human albumin is essential for maintaining the osmotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids between intravascular compartments and body tissues. Human albumin also acts as a plasma carrier...