Tf plays an important role in the study of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides comprehensive information about this topic, including its mechanisms, significance in disease processes, and therapeutic implications.
Tf is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
| Transferrin | |
|---|---|
| Gene Symbol | TF |
| Full Name | Transferrin |
| Chromosome | 3q22.1 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 7018 |
| OMIM | 190000 |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000194515 |
| UniProt ID | P02787 |
| Associated Diseases | Iron Deficiency Anemia, neurodegeneration |
TF encodes transferrin, an iron-binding protein that transports iron in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid. Transferrin is crucial for iron delivery to the brain.
Primarily synthesized in the liver, secreted into plasma.
| Disease | Variants | Inheritance | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Deficiency Anemia | Various | Variable | Altered function |
Tf plays an important role in the study of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides comprehensive information about this topic, including its mechanisms, significance in disease processes, and therapeutic implications.
The study of Tf has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.