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Transferrin in the developing ovarian follicle: evidence for de-novo expression by granulosa cells
1 Dec 1999
Abstract excerpt
Transferrin is produced primarily by the liver and is best known as a carrier of iron in the circulation. Transferrin is also produced extra-hepatically where it may serve to suppress the generation of reactive oxygen species and act as a growth factor, in addition to its role in the endocytosis of iron. There is evidence that transferrin and its cognate receptor are important for successful development of...
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