Chemicals and Drugs

Transferrin Receptors

Membrane glycoproteins found in high concentrations on iron-utilizing cells. They specifically bind iron-bearing transferrin, are endocytosed with its ligand and then returned to the cell surface where transferrin without its iron is released.

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Abstract

Membrane glycoproteins found in high concentrations on iron-utilizing cells. They specifically bind iron-bearing transferrin, are endocytosed with its ligand and then returned to the cell surface where transferrin without its iron is released.

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3 entry terms
  • Receptors, Transferrin
  • Transferrin Receptor
  • Receptor, Transferrin

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, physiology, radiation effects, therapeutic use, ultrastructure.

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  • Receptors, Endogenous Substances (1973-1986)
  • Transferrin (1966-1986)

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  1. D12.776w.157w.905.500w
  2. D12.776w.543w.750w.800w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Transferrin Receptors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011990. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011990
  2. Transferrin Receptors. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transferrin_receptor
  3. Transferrin Receptors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1134983