Indicator Explainer
Serotransferrin
Serotransferrin (698 aa, ~77 kDa) is encoded by the human TF gene. This protein is involved in iron sequestration and 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, C17211. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. 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.
Also Known As
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Serotransferrin (C17211)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C17211. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Proteomic insights: the downregulation of serotransferrin and its implications for coronary artery disease. — Acta Cardiol, 2026-06-10 (PMID 42268211; literature)
- HSP 90-Alpha and Serotransferrin as Potential Biomarkers for Predicting IL-17 Inhibitor Response in Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Retrospective Analysis. — Int J Rheum Dis, 2025-06-01 (PMID 40556358; literature)
- Serotransferrin enhances transferrin receptor-mediated brain uptake of antibodies. — Drug Deliv Transl Res, 2025-02-19 (PMID 39971861; literature)
