PREALBUMIN
\pɹˈi͡əlbjuːmˌɪn], \pɹˈiəlbjuːmˌɪn], \p_ɹ_ˈiə_l_b_j_uː_m_ˌɪ_n]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
A tetrameric protein, molecular weight between 50,000 and 70,000, consisting of 4 equal chains, and migrating on electrophoresis in 3 fractions more mobile than serum albumin. Its concentration ranges from 7 to 33 per cent in the serum, but levels decrease in liver disease.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.