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Transferrin Receptor
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Homodimeric human Transferrin Receptors (M28B Peptidase Family) are type II membrane proteins involved in the cellular import of transferrin-bound iron and appear necessary for iron metabolism, cell function, and erythrocyte differentiation. (NCI) [ ]
Term info
Label
Transferrin Receptor
Synonyms
- Transferrin Receptor
DesignNote
Protein_Plays_Role_In_Biological_Process: Iron Metabolism
Legacy Concept Name
Transferrin_Receptor
Preferred Name
Transferrin Receptor
Semantic Type
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Receptor
UMLS CUI
C0034845
code
C17079