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.