"Transferrin" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Transferrin" Meaning

Transferrin is a protein in blood plasma that binds to iron and transports it in the blood to various tissues throughout the body. It is glycoprotein produced by the liver and is responsible for binding to iron (ferric ions) to transport it via the bloodstream, facilitating the delivery of iron to various tissues and cells.

"Transferrin" Examples

Synonyms

transportin
ferrotransferrin
ferritin
lactoferrin