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siderophilin

/ˌsɪd.əˈrɒf.ɪ.lɪn/

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noun

/ˌsɪd.əˈrɒf.ɪ.lɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruГлобулин, присутствующий в плазме крови, который связывает и транспортирует железо по всему организму.

A globulin present in blood plasma that functions to bind and transport iron throughout the body.

uncountable

  1. Iron-binding proteinC2formalmedical

    A globulin in blood plasma that binds and transports iron throughout the body.

    ruЖелезосвязывающий белок

    • Siderophilin levels are measured to assess iron deficiency.
    • The protein siderophilin carries iron to the bone marrow.
    • Low siderophilin can indicate chronic disease or malnutrition.

    Synonymstransferrin

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