AMETHOPTERIN
\ˈamɪθˌɒptəɹˌɪn], \ˈamɪθˌɒptəɹˌɪn], \ˈa_m_ɪ_θ_ˌɒ_p_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_n]\
Definitions of AMETHOPTERIN
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toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis
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.-.