"epiregulin" meaning in All languages combined

See epiregulin on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

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  1. (biochemistry) A polypeptide that functions as a ligand for the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and is essential for the growth of several types of cancer Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry Related terms: amphiregulin
    Sense id: en-epiregulin-en-noun-okBVS2iJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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