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- Synthesized in the liver- The rate of synthesis depends on the amount of protein intake and its level in plasma (feedback regulation)- Extremely hydrophilic - bind water- Oncotic pressure regulation (thanks to hydrophilicity)- Albumin deficiency causes edema, as water is not fixed in the circulatory system, it moves into the tissuesTransport function:- FFA- Bilirubin- Vitamins- Hormones: aldosteron, hydrocortison- Drugs: penicyllin, digoxyn, barbiturates, salycilate- Ions: Ca, Cu, Mg, Ni- There may be a genetic defect - analbuminemia (blood contains no albumin)
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