RANKINE
\ɹˈaŋka͡ɪn], \ɹˈaŋkaɪn], \ɹ_ˈa_ŋ_k_aɪ_n]\
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Named after William Rankine. This is a term used long ago for absolute temperature. One rankine degree is equivalent to 0.55 of a kelvin. The scale operates in the same manner as the Fahrenheit scale. The zero point of a Rankine scale uses the absolute zero.
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- 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.-.