Human Serum Albumin
Human serum albumin (HSA) is a protein found in human blood. It is the most abundant protein in the blood, accounting for about 60% of the total plasma protein. HSA has a range of important roles within the body, including helping to transport molecules, regulating osmotic pressure within the blood and providing a buffer to keep pH at a stable level. HSA is also used clinically in medications and treatments, such as treating burns and hypoalbuminemia, and as a plasma volume expander to increase oxygen transport. HSA is important in medical research, such as the development of biopharmaceuticals, and has potential applications in food processing, diagnostics and nanomaterials.
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