ALB, Official Symbol ALBprovided by HGNC Official Full Name albuminprovided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:399 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000163631 MIM:103600; AllianceGenome:HGNC:399 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as HSA; FDAHT; PRO0883; PRO0903; PRO1341 Summary This gene encodes the most abundant protein in human blood. This protein functions in the regulation of blood plasma colloid osmotic pressure and acts as a carrier protein for a wide range of endogenous molecules including hormones, fatty acids, and metabolites, as well as exogenous drugs. Additionally, this protein exhibits an esterase-like activity with broad substrate specificity. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate the mature protein. A peptide derived from this protein, EPI-X4, is an endogenous inhibitor of the CXCR4 chemokine receptor. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016] Annotation information Note: This gene has been reviewed for its involvement in coronavirus biology, and is relevant for COVID-19 prognosis. Expression Restricted expression toward liver (RPKM 41385.4) See more Orthologs mouse all