transferrin

noun

trans·fer·rin | \ tran(t)s-ˈfer-ən

Definition of transferrin

: a beta globulin in blood plasma capable of combining with ferric ions and transporting iron in the body

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The organoid also pumped out standard human liver proteins, including albumin and transferrin. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "Human liver cells seeded in mouse expands 50-fold to functional organoid," 22 July 2017

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transferrin

noun

trans·fer·rin | \ tran(t)s-ˈfer-ən

: a beta globulin in blood plasma capable of combining with ferric ions and transporting iron in the body

— called also siderophilin