Definition of Transferrin

1. Noun. A globulin in blood plasma that carries iron.

Exact synonyms: Beta Globulin, Siderophilin
Generic synonyms: Globulin

Definition of Transferrin

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Transferrin

1. A protein that carries iron in the bloodstream (80 kD) found in mammalian serum, a beta globulin. Binds ferric iron with a Kass of around 21 at pH 7.4, 18.1 at pH 6.6. An important constituent of growth media. Transferrin receptors on the cell surface bind transferrin as part of the transport route of iron into cells. The percentage of transferrin that has iron bound to it is increased in situations of iron overdose and in the disease haemochromatosis. Serum transferrin is decreased in cases of protein deficiency. (17 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Transferrin

transferential
transferer
transferography
transferor
transferors
transferrable
transferral
transferred
transferred ophthalmia
transferred possession
transferred property
transferred sensation
transferrer
transferrers
transferrin (current term)
transferrin (current term)
transferring
transferring enzymes
transferrins
transfers
transfer (psychology)
transfer agent
transfer agreement
transfer cell
transfer DNA
transfer factor
transfer genes
transfer imaging
transfer of training
transfer paper

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