S-Thiolation Targets Albumin in Heart Failure

• Main Authors: Maura Brioschi (Author), Erica Gianazza (Author), Alice Mallia (Author), Beatrice Zoanni (Author), Alessandra Altomare (Author), Alma Martinez Fernandez (Author), Piergiuseppe Agostoni (Author), Giancarlo Aldini (Author), Cristina Banfi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Human serum albumin (HSA) is associated with several physiological functions, such as maintaining oncotic pressure and microvascular integrity, among others. It also represents the major and predominant antioxidant in plasma due to the presence of the Cys34 sulfhydryl group. In this study, we assess...