Serum albumin, the main protein of plasma, has a good binding capacity for water, Ca2+, Na+, K+, fatty acids, hormones, bilirubin and drugs. Its main function is the regulation of the colloidal osmotic pressure of blood. Major zinc transporter in plasma, typically binds about 80% of all plasma zinc.
Molecular Function
Chaperone binding; Drug binding; DNA binding; Fatty acid binding; Oxygen binding; Pyridoxal phosphate binding; Toxic substance binding; Zinc ion binding
Subcellular Location
Secreted
Expression
Plasma
Structure
Belongs to the ALB/AFP/VDB family.
Contains 3 albumin domains.
Alternative Nomenclature
AFP antibody
Alpha fetoprotein precursor antibody
Alpha-1-fetoprotein antibody
Alpha-fetoglobulin antibody
FETA antibody
Hereditary persistence of alpha fetoprotein antibody