Betacellulin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Betacellulin is a noun meaning A protein belonging to the EGF family of growth factors, synthesized primarily as a transmembrane precursor.
Meaning
A protein belonging to the EGF family of growth factors, synthesized primarily as a transmembrane precursor.
Example Sentences
The EGF family consists of EGF, transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF-α), heparin-binding epidermal growth factor (HB-EGF), amphiregulin (AR), epiregulin (EPR), betacellulin (BTC) and neuregulins (NRGs).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tricellulin, proepithelin, epiregulin, embigin, cingulin, endotrophin.
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