Transferrin

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.

Also Known As:

beta 2 Transferrin; Isotransferrin; Monoferric Transferrins; Serotransferrin; Transferrin B; Transferrin C; beta 2-Transferrin; beta-1 Metal-Binding Globulin; tau-Transferrin; Globulin, beta-1 Metal-Binding; Metal-Binding Globulin, beta-1; Transferrins, Monoferric; beta 1 Metal Binding Globulin; tau Transferrin; Siderophilin

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 484843
  - Carrier Proteins: 12999
    - Iron-Binding Proteins: 172
      - Transferrins: 33
        Transferrin: 5987
  - Blood Proteins: 12459
    - Acute-Phase Proteins: 5159
      - Transferrin: 5987
    - Serum Globulins: 553
      - Beta-Globulins: 159
        Transferrin: 5987
  - Globulins: 3062
    - Serum Globulins: 553
      - Beta-Globulins: 159
        Transferrin: 5987
  - Metalloproteins: 164
    - Iron-Binding Proteins: 172
      - Transferrins: 33
        Transferrin: 5987

iodo-ferrotransferrin

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results