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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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[Latin] A crest or ridge; projection from ectoloph into median valley in lophodont molars; a fine membrane attached to body of certain spirochaetes; ligule of palm-leaves.
By J.H. Kenneth
By Robley Dunglison
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Proto Oncogene Proteins c erbB 2
- cell surface protein-tyrosine kinase that is found to be overexpressed in significant number adenocarcinomas. It has extensive homology can heterodimerize EGF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR), 3 receptor (RECEPTOR, 3) and the 4 receptor. Activation of erbB-2 receptor occurs during heterodimer formation with a ligand-bound erbB family members. EC 2.7.11.-.