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Albumin normally constitutes about 60 % of human plasma proteins and is produced in the liver. It is important in regulating blood volume by maintaining the oncotic pressure. It also serves as carrier for molecules of low water solubility, including lipid soluble hormones, bile salts, unconjugated bilirubin, free fatty acids, and drugs. Low albumin (hypoalbuminemia) may be caused by liver disease, nephrotic syndrome, burns, protein-losing enteropathy, malabsorption, malnutrition, late pregnancy, genetic variations and malignancy. High albumin (hyperalbuminemia) is almost always caused by dehydration.
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