LOCUS CAERULEUS
\lˈə͡ʊkəs ke͡əɹˈuːlɪəs], \lˈəʊkəs keəɹˈuːlɪəs], \l_ˈəʊ_k_ə_s k_eə_ɹ_ˈuː_l_ɪ__ə_s]\
Definitions of LOCUS CAERULEUS
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Bluish region in the superior angle of the fourth ventricle floor, corresponding to melanin-like pigmented nerve cells which lie lateral to the ponto-mesencephalic central gray (griseum centrale). It is also known as nucleus pigmentosus pontis.
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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.-.