FB2025_01 , released February 20, 2025
Gene Group: TRANSFERRINS
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General Information
Name
TRANSFERRINS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
TSF
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000646
Date last reviewed
2017-02-17
Number of members
3
Description
Description
Transferrins (TSF) are glycoproteins with high affinity for iron binding. TSFs are involved in iron transport and may also play role in immune responses. (Adapted from FBrf0222822 and FBrf0139795).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The TRANSFERRINS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Dunkov and Georgieva, 2006 and De Gregorio et al., 2001 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
Biological Process
intracellular iron ion homeostasis
Cellular Component
Related Gene Groups
Members (3)
For all members:
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Gene Symbol
Gene Name
Also Known As
Source Material for Membership
Tsf1
Transferrin 1
Transferrin, lincRNA.S9601
(Dunkov and Georgieva, 2006, De Gregorio et al., 2001)
Tsf2
Transferrin 2
Melanotransferrin, MTf
(Dunkov and Georgieva, 2006)
Tsf3
Transferrin 3
(Dunkov and Georgieva, 2006, De Gregorio et al., 2001)
External Data
Equivalent Group(s)
Other resource(s)
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
TSF
TRANSFERRINS
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)