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Transferrin-Binding Proteins

Medical Definition: A class of carrier proteins that bind to TRANSFERRIN. Many strains of pathogenic bacteria utilize transferrin-binding proteins to acquire their supply of iron from serum.
Previously Indexed: Iron-Binding Proteins (1980-2002)
Transferrin-Binding Proteins Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Receptors, Transferrin - Membrane glycoproteins found in high concentrations on iron-utilizing cells. They specifically bind iron-bearing transferrin, are endocytosed with its ligand and then returned to the cell surface where transferrin without its iron is released.

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