GLOBIN ZINC INSULIN
\ɡlˈɒbɪn zˈɪŋk ˈɪnsuːlˌɪn], \ɡlˈɒbɪn zˈɪŋk ˈɪnsuːlˌɪn], \ɡ_l_ˈɒ_b_ɪ_n z_ˈɪ_ŋ_k ˈɪ_n_s_uː_l_ˌɪ_n]\
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A protein hormone secreted by beta cells of the pancreas. Insulin plays a major role in the regulation of glucose metabolism, generally promoting the cellular utilization of glucose. It is also an important regulator of protein and lipid metabolism. Insulin is used as a drug to control insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
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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.-.