TFRC wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human TFRC wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3q29 and is approximately 33 kb in length. This allele, which encodes transferrin receptor protein 1, is involved in the regulation of cellular uptake of iron via receptor-mediated endocytosis.

**Synonyms:** - CD71 - T9 - TFR - TFR1 - TFRC - TR - TRFR - Transferrin Receptor (p90, CD71) Gene - Transferrin Receptor wt Allele - p90