TF, Official Symbol TFprovided by HGNC Official Full Name transferrinprovided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:11740 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000091513 MIM:190000; AllianceGenome:HGNC:11740 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as TFQTL1; PRO1557; PRO2086; HEL-S-71p Summary This gene encodes a glycoprotein with an approximate molecular weight of 76.5 kDa. It is thought to have been created as a result of an ancient gene duplication event that led to generation of homologous C and N-terminal domains each of which binds one ion of ferric iron. The function of this protein is to transport iron from the intestine, reticuloendothelial system, and liver parenchymal cells to all proliferating cells in the body. This protein may also have a physiologic role as granulocyte/pollen-binding protein (GPBP) involved in the removal of certain organic matter and allergens from serum. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2009] Expression Restricted expression toward liver (RPKM 1622.3) See more Orthologs mouse all