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\pɹˈɒkləs], \pɹˈɒkləs], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_k_l_ə_s]\
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A Greek Neo-Platonic philosopher; born at Constantinople, 412; died there, 485. He wrote hymns and epigrams, some of which have come down to us. He wrote also works on astronomy and mathematics, among them a "Commentary on Euclid", which is extant; and a commentary on Plato's "Dialogues", of which the commentary on "The Republic" has come down to our time.
By Charles Dudley Warner
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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.-.