Albumin, prealbumin, transferrin and serum proteinase inhibitors in asymptomatic and hospitalized Thai alcohol drinkers.
Findings on Quetelet's index and on levels of serum albumin, prealbumin and transferrin as well as the serum proteinase inhibitors (PI) alpha 2-macroglobulin, alpha 1-protease inhibitor and alpha 1-antichymotrypsin support the hypothesis that PI levels reflect the nutritional status of alcohol drinkers.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000201:enzymology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011228:Prealbumin / Q000378:metabolism*; D011480:Protease Inhibitors / Q000097:blood*; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition / Q000201:enzymology; D012709:Serum Albumin / Q000378:metabolism*; D014168:Transferrin / Q000378:metabolism*
D011228:Prealbumin; D011480:Protease Inhibitors; D012709:Serum Albumin; D014168:Transferrin