AMYLOID PLAQUE
\ˈamɪlˌɔ͡ɪd plˈak], \ˈamɪlˌɔɪd plˈak], \ˈa_m_ɪ_l_ˌɔɪ_d p_l_ˈa_k]\
Definitions of AMYLOID PLAQUE
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a plaque consisting of tangles of amyloid protein in nervous tissue (a pathological mark of Alzheimer's disease)
By Princeton University
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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.-.