DOGSTAR
\dˈɒɡstɑː], \dˈɒɡstɑː], \d_ˈɒ_ɡ_s_t_ɑː]\
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Sirius, a star of the first magnitude, whose rising and setting with the sun gave name to the dogdays.
By Daniel Lyons
By James Champlin Fernald
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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.-.