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.

Synonyms: 0, Transferrin Receptors, Receptors, Transferrin, Transferrin Receptor, Receptor, Transferrin

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87

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D011990