Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 1A
Summary Introduction
To write:
The role of transferrin against an infection
Given:
“Transferrin” and “Fighting an infection”.
Introduction:
Iron binding proteins are the immune regulating substances involved in the electron transport chain as cytochromes, cofactors in enzymes and a part of blood system which helps in the transportation of oxygen. It is an essential source for the growth of all living organisms.
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Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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