AUTOMATIC HYPHENATION
\ˌɔːtəmˈatɪk hˌa͡ɪfənˈe͡ɪʃən], \ˌɔːtəmˈatɪk hˌaɪfənˈeɪʃən], \ˌɔː_t_ə_m_ˈa_t_ɪ_k h_ˌaɪ_f_ə_n_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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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.-.