PLUMB LINE
\plˈʌm lˈa͡ɪn], \plˈʌm lˈaɪn], \p_l_ˈʌ_m l_ˈaɪ_n]\
Definitions of PLUMB LINE
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a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point
By Princeton University
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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.-.