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blood serum

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an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates

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A 2016 theoretical report suggests that carbonic acid may have pivotal role in protonating various nitrogen bases in blood serum. Source: Internet

As an example, the important blood serum protein albumin contains 585 amino acid residues. Source: Internet

Hemodialysis and hemoperfusion are also used to remove thallium from the blood serum. Source: Internet

Research at U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Neb., found calves with inadequate blood serum IgG concentrations 24 hours postpartum were more likely to experience preweaning sickness or death. Source: Internet

However, as study after study shows that blood serum levels of cholesterol are less accurate at indicating risk than a meteorologist is at predicting weather two weeks in advance. Source: Internet

Long-term use can also lead to abnormal liver function tests; specifically, prolonged morphine use can increase ALT and AST blood serum levels. Source: Internet

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