VERTICAL TRANSMISSION
\vˈɜːtɪkə͡l tɹansmˈɪʃən], \vˈɜːtɪkəl tɹansmˈɪʃən], \v_ˈɜː_t_ɪ_k_əl t_ɹ_a_n_s_m_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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The transmission of infectious disease or pathogens from one generation to another. It includes transmission in utero or intrapartum by exposure to blood and secretions, and postpartum exposure via breastfeeding.
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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.-.