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Transferrin

Definition: Transferrin is a glycoprotein present in blood plasma and body fluids that is responsible for transporting iron throughout the body.

Examples:

1. Noun:

• During a routine blood test, the levels of transferrin were found to be abnormally low.
• Transferrin saturation is an important parameter in diagnosing iron deficiency.

2. Adjective:

• The transferrin receptor is necessary for the uptake of iron into cells.
• Transferrin-mediated endocytosis allows for the internalization of iron-bound transferrin into cells.

3. Verb:

• The liver is responsible for synthesizing transferrin and releasing it into the bloodstream.
• Iron is transferred from transferrin to cells by a process called transferrin-mediated iron uptake.

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