CELITE 545
\sˈɛla͡ɪt fˈa͡ɪvhˈʌndɹədən fˈɔːtifˈa͡ɪv], \sˈɛlaɪt fˈaɪvhˈʌndɹədən fˈɔːtifˈaɪv], \s_ˈɛ_l_aɪ_t f_ˈaɪ_v_h_ˈʌ_n_d_ɹ_ə_d_ə_n f_ˈɔː_t_i_f_ˈaɪ_v]\
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A form of SILICON DIOXIDE composed of skeletons of prehistoric aquatic plants which is used for its ABSORPTION quality, taking up 1.5-4 times its weight in water. The microscopic sharp edges are useful for insect control but can also be an inhalation hazard. It has been used in baked goods and animal feed. Kieselguhr is German for flint + earthy sediment.
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- 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.-.