OVERGREEDY
\ˌə͡ʊvəɡɹˈiːdi], \ˌəʊvəɡɹˈiːdi], \ˌəʊ_v_ə_ɡ_ɹ_ˈiː_d_i]\
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[=o]-v[.e]r-gr[=e]d'i, adj. excessively greedy.
By Thomas Davidson
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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.-.