CALCIS CHLORIDUM
\kˈalsɪs klɔːɹˈɪdəm], \kˈalsɪs klɔːɹˈɪdəm], \k_ˈa_l_s_ɪ_s k_l_ɔː_ɹ_ˈɪ_d_ə_m]\
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A compound resulting from the action of chlorine on hydrate of lime. Chloride of lime is a most valuable disinfecting agent, (see Disinfection,) when dissolved in the proportion of one pound to six gallons of water. It has likewise been employed both internally and externally in various diseases, as in scrofula, foetor oris, foul ulcers, &c. &c.
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.-.