BETULA ALBA
\bɪtjˈʊla ˈalbə], \bɪtjˈʊla ˈalbə], \b_ɪ_t_j_ˈʊ_l_a ˈa_l_b_ə]\
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The Birch, (Sc.) Birk, (F.) Bouleau commun. Order, Betulaceae. The young leaves are slightly odorous, astringent, and bitter. They are applied to wounds and ulcers. They have been regarded as antiscorbutic and anthelmintic. The tree furnishes a saccharine juice, which is considered antiscorbutic and diuretic.
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.-.