UNBENIGN
\ʌnbɪnˈa͡ɪn], \ʌnbɪnˈaɪn], \ʌ_n_b_ɪ_n_ˈaɪ_n]\
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un-b[=e]-n[=i]n', adj. not favourable: malignant.
By Thomas Davidson
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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.-.