Transferrin The Iron Carrier

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.Welch, Alan J. is the author of 'Transferrin The Iron Carrier' with ISBN 9780849367939 and ISBN 084936793X.