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Regulation of cell surface transferrin receptor-2 by iron-dependent cleavage and release of a soluble form.
Haematologica - 1 Apr 2015
Pagani Alessia, Vieillevoye Maud, Nai Antonella, Rausa Marco, Ladli Meriem, Lacombe Catherine, Mayeux Patrick, Verdier Frédérique, Camaschella Clara, Silvestri Laura
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Transferrin receptor-2 is a transmembrane protein whose expression is restricted to hepatocytes and erythroid cells. Transferrin receptor-2 has a regulatory function in iron homeostasis, since its inactivation causes systemic iron overload. Hepatic transferrin receptor-2 participates in iron sensing and is involved in hepcidin activation, although the mechanism remains unclear. Erythroid transferrin receptor-2...
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