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Epiregulin

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Epiregulin Definition

Epiregulin is a member of the epidermal growth factor family. Epiregulin can function as a ligand of EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor), as well as a ligand of most members of the ERBB (v-erb-b2 oncogene homolog) family of tyrosine-kinase receptors. Epiregulin functions as a tumor growth-inhibitory factor in HeLa cells. (LocusLink and OMIM)

Epiregulin Synonyms

Epiregulin, EREG

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