Transferrin (TRF)
Human GmbH
Proteins
Brief Description
Transferrin is the principle plasma protein for the transport of iron. Transferrin is a negative acute phase reactant and will decrease during any inflammatory state or malignancy. Increased levels of transferrin are found in iron deficiency, pregnancy, oestrogen administration and lipoidal nephrosis. Decreased levels may be encountered in hereditary deficiencies, testosterone administration, infection, acute inflammation, some forms of nephrosis, tumors, haemochromatosis, acute malaria and malnutrition.
Immunoturbidimetric test for the quantitative determination of transferrin in human serum.
