Meltf
Function
Involved in iron cellular uptake. Seems to be internalized and then recycled back to the cell membrane. Binds a single atom of iron per subunit. Could also bind zinc.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the transferrin family.
Cellular localization
- Cell membrane
- Lipid-anchor
- GPI-anchor
Alternative names
CD228, Mfi2, Mtf, Meltf, Melanotransferrin, Membrane-bound transferrin-like protein p97, MTf