| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 432 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
A Historical Perspective. -- The Albumin Molecule: Its Structure and Chemical Properties. -- Ligand Binding by Albumin. -- Genetics: The Albumin Gene. -- Metabolism: Albumin in the Body. -- Clinical Aspects: Albumin in Medicine. -- Practical Aspects: Albumin in the Laboratory. -- Subject Index |
| Summary |
The first of its kind, All About Albumin summarizes the chemistry, genetics, metabolism, clinical implications, and commercial aspects of albumin. It provides the most up-to-date sequences, structures, and compositions of many species, and includes more than 2000 references. Key Features * Includes up-to-date sequences, structures, and compositions of many species * Reviews the protein chemistry, genetic control, and metabolism of albumin * Covers medical and cell culture applications in vivo and in vitro, with a section on handling albumin in the laboratory * Presents the relationship of albumin to its superfamily with an updated scheme for their evolution * First complete coverage of all aspects of serum albumin in one volume, with more than 2000 references |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (319-413) and index |
| Notes |
Online version of the print title |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat |
| Subject |
Serum albumin.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0080527043 (electronic bk.) |
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0125521103 |
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9780080527048 (electronic bk.) |
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9780125521109 |
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