COOLIES
\kˈuːliz], \kˈuːliz], \k_ˈuː_l_i_z]\
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Originally the name of one of the hill tribes of Hindustan; many of these being employed as labourers and porters in Bombay, etc. The word C. became = porter; but it is used now to denote emigrant labourers from India and China to other countries.
By Henry Percy Smith
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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.-.