transferrin

See also: Transferrin

English

Etymology

From trans- +‎ ferr- +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

Noun

transferrin (countable and uncountable, plural transferrins)

  1. (biochemistry) A glycoprotein, a beta globulin, in blood serum that combines with and transports iron.
    Coordinate term: ferritin (key protein of intracellular iron storage)

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