Transferrin
| Author | : Simon Welch |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 1992-05-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 084936793X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780849367939 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (939 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Transferrin by : Simon Welch
Download or read book Transferrin written by Simon Welch and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1992-05-12 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transferrin, a glycoprotein synthesized by all vertebrates, acts as the vehicle for transporting iron and possibly other transition elements between different sites in the body. Transferrin has other biological roles, including a mitiotic signal and an antibacterial agent. The structure, function, evolution, regulation of synthesis, cellular uptake and recycling, and genetic variablity of human and other animal transferrins are discussed.
