ScienceJuly 31, 2026
albumin
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Definition
A type of simple protein that is soluble in water and coagulable by heat, often used in medicine as a carrier for drug delivery.
Etymology
The word comes from the Latin 'albus', meaning 'white,' referring to the classic example of egg white where this protein is abundant.
In the news
The article discusses using albumin particles as microscopic carriers to package chemotherapy drugs, helping them reach tumors more effectively.
Reshaping the gut microbiome can boost chemotherapy delivery to tumors
Read the full article ↗UT MD Anderson