ALB and cancer: Moreover, albumin infusions within the first 24 hours or during the first week has been shown to elevate blood pressure in patients experiencing shock.[29] Additionally, albumin infusion in human septic shock has a nephroprotective potential by inhibit heparin-binding-protein-induced endothelial cell permeability.[30] Serum albumin is a crucial indicator of nutritional status in cancer patients and closely linked to their cancer prognosis.