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Albumin from human serum

lyophilized powder, low endotoxin

Synonym(s):

HSA

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CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
eCl@ss:
42010201
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

human

Assay

≥96% (agarose gel electrophoresis)

form

lyophilized powder

mol wt

monomer calculated mol wt 66478 Da

impurities

HIV I and HIVII, HCV and HBsAg, tested negative
≤1.0 EU/mg endotoxin

solubility

H2O: soluble 50 mg/mL

UniProt accession no.

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C3F8/c4-1(5,2(6,7)8)3(9,10)11

InChI key

QYSGYZVSCZSLHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ALB(213)

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General description

Albumin is the most copious protein in blood plasma. Liver produces human albumin.

Application

Albumin was used to test its effect on the in vitro bactericidal activity of cefditoren against penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumonia. It has been clinically used in serious and often life-threatening conditions, such as shock and blood loss due to trauma, burns, and surgery.
Albumin was used to study albumin-induced apoptosis in proximal tubule cells. It was also used in cell adhesion molecules and surface treatment studies.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Serum albumin functions as a carrier protein for steroids, fatty acids, and thyroid hormones, and is vital in regulating the colloidal osmotic pressures of blood. Albumin is also seen to bind to exogenous substances, particularly drugs (e.g., ibuprofen, warfarin), and strongly influence their pharmacokinetics. Oxidative stress leading to changes in the redox state of albumin has widely varied effects on its physiological function.
Serum albumin functions as a carrier protein for steroids, fatty acids, and thyroid hormones, and is vital in regulating the colloidal osmotic pressures of blood. Albumin is also seen to bind to exogenous substances, particularly drugs (e.g., ibuprofen, warfarin), and strongly influences their pharmacokinetics. Oxidative stress leading to changes in the redox state of albumin has varied effects on its physiological function.

Other Notes

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Disclaimer

RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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