{"id":39446,"date":"2020-09-08T10:38:34","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T10:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=39446"},"modified":"2023-06-26T10:54:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T10:54:53","slug":"transferrin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/transferrin\/","title":{"rendered":"Transferrin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The protein molecule that is responsible for transporting iron (molecules) to tissues throughout the body, via the circulatory system.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Globulin in blood serum that transports iron.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An iron-binding protein in the blood that transports iron.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A substance found in the blood, which carries iron in the bloodstream.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Iron-carrying protein in blood.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Blood protein that binds and transports iron.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Blood chemistry test to determine the total iron-binding capacity of the blood.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An iron-binding protein in the blood; levels are increased in iron deficiency and decreased in inflammatory conditions and liver disease.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A glycoprotein, found in the blood plasma, that is capable of binding iron and thus acts as a carrier for iron in the bloodstream.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>A protein found in the liquid component of blood, known as plasma, responsible for transporting iron obtained from dietary intake to vital organs such as the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The protein molecule that is responsible for transporting iron (molecules) to tissues throughout the body, via the circulatory system. 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