Gene: TFRC
Alternate names for this Gene: CD71|IMD46|T9|TFR|TFR1|TR|TRFR|p90
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a cell surface receptor necessary for cellular iron uptake by the process of receptor-mediated endocytosis. This receptor is required for erythropoiesis and neurologic development. Multiple alternatively spliced variants have been identified.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 3
Location in Chromosome : 3q29
Description of this Gene: transferrin receptor
Type of Gene: protein-coding