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holotransferrin

under Transferrin
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More on Transferrin Definition: 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.  TRANSFERRINS is also available    Other names Siderophilin; tau Transferrin; beta 2 Transferrin; beta 1 Metal Binding Globulin; Transferrins, Monoferric; Metal-Binding Globulin, beta-1; Globulin, beta-1 Metal-Binding; tau-Transferrin; beta-1 Metal-Binding Globulin; beta 2-Transferrin; Transferrin C; Transferrin B; Serotransferrin; Monoferric Transferrins; Isotransferrin
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
holotransferrin [ Tf-Fe ]
  toxic to proximal tubule cells
0   *Transferrin J Am Soc Nephrol 1998 Jan;9(1):77-84

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