Bacterial Transferrin Receptor Complex

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A complex of proteins that forms a receptor for TRANSFERRIN in BACTERIA. Many pathogenic bacteria utilize the transferrin-binding complex to acquire their supply of iron from serum.

Synonyms: Bacterial Transferrin Receptor Complex, 0, Transferrin-Binding Protein Complex, Bacterial, Transferrin Binding Protein Complex, Bacterial