CENTRE OF ACTION
\sˈɛntəɹ ɒv ˈakʃən], \sˈɛntəɹ ɒv ˈakʃən], \s_ˈɛ_n_t_ə_ɹ ɒ_v ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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The viscus in which the whole or a great part of any function is executed, and to which several other organs contribute. Thus, the vital activity seems to be wholly centred in the stomach, during chymification; in the duodenum, during chylification. In like manner, the uterus becomes a centre of action during gestation.
By Robley Dunglison
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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.-.