Transferrin: the iron transporter takes control
Thomas Weichhart
Abstract
In this issue of Blood, Tsyplenkova et al identify a role of the non-iron-loaded transport protein apotransferrin (apo-Tf) in enhancing dietary iron absorption.
Topics & Concepts
TransferrinTransporterTransferrin receptorChemistryMedicineInternal medicineBiochemistryGeneIron Metabolism and DisordersHemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersTrace Elements in Health