Structured Summary
Abstract
An iron-binding beta1-globulin that is synthesized in the LIVER and secreted into the blood. It plays a central role in the transport of IRON throughout the circulation. A variety of transferrin isoforms exist in humans, including some that are considered markers for specific disease states.
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- Serotransferrin
- Siderophilin
- beta-1 Metal-Binding Globulin
- Globulin, beta-1 Metal-Binding
- Metal-Binding Globulin, beta-1
- beta 1 Metal Binding Globulin
- Isotransferrin
- Monoferric Transferrins
- Transferrin B
- Transferrin C
- beta 2-Transferrin
- tau-Transferrin
- Transferrins, Monoferric
- beta 2 Transferrin
- tau Transferrin
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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.
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TRANSFERRINS is also available
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Transferrin. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014168. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014168
- Transferrin. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24740026