transferrin

transferrin Definition

trans·ferrin (trans fer′in)

noun

an iron-binding, crystalline globulin in blood plasma, that is important as an iron carrier

Etymology: < trans- + L ferrum, iron (see ferro-) + -in

transferrin Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

saturation: Iron overload can be detected by measuring serum ferritin and fasting transferrin saturation.
receptor: At same time the levels of soluble transferrin receptor ( needed to get iron into developing red cells ) rise.

Noun used with modifier

protein: TIBC correlates with the amount of the protein transferrin in your blood.

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