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Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)

Definition:

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) family comprises four distinct receptors: the EGFR (ErbB-1/HER1), ErbB-2 (neu, HER2), ErbB-3 (HER3) and ErbB-4 (HER4). EGFR belongs to receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs). EGFR signaling is a key regulator in cell proliferation, differentiation, division, survival, and cancer development.

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