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  1. Fields of Study
  2. proteins
  3. membrane proteins
  4. transport proteins
  5. transferrin binding proteins
  6. transferrin receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. proteins
  3. membrane proteins
  4. transport proteins
  5. transferrin binding proteins
  6. transferrin receptors
  1. Fields of Study
  2. proteins
  3. binding proteins
  4. transport proteins
  5. transferrin binding proteins
  6. transferrin receptors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. proteins
  3. binding proteins
  4. transport proteins
  5. transferrin binding proteins
  6. transferrin receptors

Preferred term

transferrin receptors

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Membrane glycoproteins found in high concentrations on iron-utilizing cells. They specifically bind iron-bearing transferrin, are endocytosed with its ligand and then returned to the cell surface where transferrin without its iron is released.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/301477

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