Native Porcine Transferrin (TF)

Transferrin, also known as serotransferrin, is encoded by the TF gene in pigs. Low transferrin levels can indicate iron deficiency anemia, a condition where the body doesn't have enough iron to produce healthy red blood cells. TF-mediated provision of iron is essential for a productive infection by many bacterial pathogens, and iron-depletion of TF is a first line defence against bacterial infections.