albumin

Synonyms:

albumen

Types:

ricin, ricin toxin

a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon

lactalbumin

albumin occurring in milk

serum albumin

albumin occurring in blood serum; serves to maintain the somatic pressure of the blood

Type of:

simple protein

a protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed