Transferrin

usgb/trænˈsfɪrɪn/
noun

Transferrin is a protein that carries iron in the blood and is essential for iron metabolism.

Transferrin levels in the blood can indicate whether a person is iron deficient.
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Formal

iron transport, blood protein, iron metabolism

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Scientific

Transferrin is crucial in understanding iron transport in the body.

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Doctors often check transferrin levels to diagnose conditions related to iron metabolism.
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Clinical

In clinical settings, measuring transferrin helps assess a patient's nutritional status.

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High transferrin levels may suggest an iron deficiency.
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Biological

Transferrin plays a role in cellular iron uptake.

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Cells require transferrin to regulate iron absorption effectively.
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