antigen p97 (melanoma associated) identified by monoclonal antibodies 133.2 and 96.5,CD228,MAP97,Melanoma-associated antigen p97,melanotransferrin,membrane-bound transferrin-like protein,MFI2,MTf,MTF1.
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.