Albumin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000365",
  "term": "Albumin",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of globular proteins that are soluble in water and dilute salt solutions, and coagulate upon heating. These proteins serve as transport molecules for fatty acids, hormones, and metal ions in biological systems. Serum albumin, a prominent example, maintains osmotic pressure and transports substances in blood plasma.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "xenobiotic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1997, 69, 1251. 'Glossary of terms used in bioinorganic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1997)' on page 1255 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199769061251)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/albumin/"
}