| Gene Symbol |
Tf
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| Entrez Gene |
24825
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| Alt Symbol |
Tfn, Trf
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| Species |
Rat
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| Gene Type |
protein-coding
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| Description |
transferrin
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| Other Description |
beta-1 metal-binding globulin|liver regeneration-related protein LRRG03|serotransferrin|siderophilin
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| Swissprots |
Q64630 Q64628 Q7TNX0 P12346 Q63602
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| Accessions |
EDL77387 P12346 AF476964 AY327504 AAP97736 BC087021 AAH87021 D38380 BAA07458 FQ209414 FQ209524 FQ209552 FQ209673 FQ209674 FQ209794 FQ210028 FQ210115 FQ210327 FQ210637 FQ210903 FQ210963 FQ211385 FQ211460 FQ213988 FQ214362 FQ218210 FQ219264 FQ219315 FQ219349 FQ219354 FQ219664 FQ219724 M26113 AAA42266 M27966 AAA42267 X77158 CAA54403 NM_001013110 NP_001013128
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| Function |
Transferrins are iron binding transport proteins which can bind two Fe(3+) ions in association with the binding of an anion, usually bicarbonate. It is responsible for the transport of iron from sites of absorption and heme degradation to those of storage and utilization. Serum transferrin may also have a further role in stimulating cell proliferation.
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| Subcellular Location |
Secreted.
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| Tissue Specificity |
Expressed by the liver and secreted in plasma.
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| Top Pathways |
Mineral absorption
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