What happens to saturated albumins?

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When albumins become saturated, they continue to function as transport proteins for drugs, hormones, and fatty acids. Saturated albumins do not eliminate themselves from the body; instead, they gradually release their bound components over time, maintaining their role in transport. This process ensures that albumins can effectively deliver their cargo without needing immediate replacement.

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Hi all,

I know that albumins function as a transport protein for drugs, hormones and fatty acids. My question is, what happens to these albumins when they are saturated? Do they slowly release their bound components over time? Or are the albumins eliminated from the body so that new ones are produced to replace them?

Many thanks,
Jay
 
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