Gene: TFR2
Alternate names for this Gene: HFE3|TFRC2
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a single-pass type II membrane protein, which is a member of the transferrin receptor-like family. This protein mediates cellular uptake of transferrin-bound iron, and may be involved in iron metabolism, hepatocyte function and erythrocyte differentiation. Mutations in this gene have been associated with hereditary hemochromatosis type III. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 7
Location in Chromosome : 7q22.1
Description of this Gene: transferrin receptor 2
Type of Gene: protein-coding