Indicator Explainer
Lactotransferrin
Lactotransferrin (710 aa, ~78 kDa) is encoded by the human LTF gene. This protein is involved in the mediation of both proteolysis and iron transport.
This page explains what the indicator is and how results are interpreted in general terms. Reference ranges depend on the laboratory, the method, and your own situation — no single “normal value” applies to everyone. This page is health information, not a diagnosis. For symptoms, treatment, or urgent concerns, contact a healthcare professional.
When it is tested
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C94665. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Reading results
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Lactotransferrin (C94665)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C94665. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Lactotransferrin reduction as a target mechanism of postnatal intestinal vulnerability in murine preeclampsia models. — Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol, 2026-05-06 (PMID 42089809; literature)
- Lactotransferrin upregulation affects the pathological changes of non-small cell lung cancer by regulating ferroptosis. — PeerJ, 2026-02-27 (PMID 41777684; literature)