NERVE GROWTH FACTOR
\nˈɜːv ɡɹˈə͡ʊθ fˈaktə], \nˈɜːv ɡɹˈəʊθ fˈaktə], \n_ˈɜː_v ɡ_ɹ_ˈəʊ_θ f_ˈa_k_t_ə]\
Definitions of NERVE GROWTH FACTOR
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By Princeton University
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NERVE GROWTH FACTOR is the first of a series of neurotrophic factors that were found to influence the growth and differentiation of sympathetic and sensory neurons. It is comprised of alpha, beta, and gamma subunits. The beta subunit is responsible for its growth stimulating activity.
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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.-.