Increased serum folate-binding capacity: a familial trait.
This report describes increased folate-binding capacity (FABC) in the serum of 7 of 10 family members. Genetically controlled elevation of FABC in normal subjects needs to be distinguished from the acquired increase in bindings capacity which has been described in a number of disorders.
D005260:Female; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000097:blood*; D005826:Genetics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D011485:Protein Binding; D011869:Radioligand Assay
D005492:Folic Acid