What does oncotic mean?
Oncotic means Relating to osmotic pressure caused by the presence of colloids..
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Relating to osmotic pressure caused by the presence of colloids..
Albumin is a major product of hepatocytes and a critical serum protein required for the maintenance of vascular oncotic pressure and fluid homeostasis; thus, these findings are consistent with improved liver function after telomerase treatment.
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Oncotic means Relating to osmotic pressure caused by the presence of colloids..
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Albumin is a major product of hepatocytes and a critical serum protein required for the maintenance of vascular oncotic pressure and fluid homeostasis; thus, these findings are consistent with improved liver function after telomerase treatment.
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