QUIVIVE
\kwˈɪva͡ɪv], \kwˈɪvaɪv], \k_w_ˈɪ_v_aɪ_v]\
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Literally, who lives? who goes there? the challenge of a sentinel; the phrase often used as an English noun. To be on the qui vive, to be on the lookout, as a sentinel; to be wide awake, eager, watchful, expectant.
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.-.