Name: | Transferrin |
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Description: | 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. |
Synonyms: |
beta 1 Metal Binding Globulin; Serotransferrin; beta-1 Metal-Binding Globulin; Globulin, beta-1 Metal-Binding; Siderophilin; Metal-Binding Globulin, beta-1
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