noun
- iron-binding proteins found in blood plasma that transport iron throughout the body
Usage: medical; biochemistry
Examples
- The doctor ordered blood tests to measure transferrins levels.
- Transferrins help regulate iron distribution in the body.
- Low transferrins can indicate iron deficiency anemia.
- These proteins bind to iron atoms and carry them through the bloodstream.
- Transferrins play a crucial role in iron metabolism.
- The laboratory analyzed the patient’s transferrins concentration.