Mesh term Transforming Growth Factor alpha
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Transforming Growth Factors
Description
An EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR related protein that is found in a variety of tissues including EPITHELIUM, and maternal DECIDUA. It is synthesized as a transmembrane protein which can be cleaved to release a soluble active form which binds to the EGF RECEPTOR.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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