Other Definitions
transferrin (dict)
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TransferrinTransferrin is a protein for iron ion delivery. When transferrin loaded with iron encounters a transferrin receptor on the surface of a cell, it binds to it and is consequently transported into the cell in a vesicle. The cell will acidify the vesicle, causing transferrin to release its iron ions. Transferrin levels may be checked in iron deficiency, hemochromatosis and other iron overload disorders.
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