Receptors, Transferrin

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.905.500 - D12.776.543.750.800

**Synonyms:** - Transferrin Receptor - Transferrin Receptors