Transforming growth factor-alpha (TGFโฃ) is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) ligand which is distinguished from EGF by its acid-labile structure and potent transforming function. We recently reported that TGFโฃ induces less efficient EGFR heterodimerization and downregulation than does EGF (
Epidermal Growth Factor/Transforming Growth Factor Alpha Receptors and Psoriasis.
โ Scribed by King Jr., Lloyd E.; Gates, Ronald E.; Stoscheck, Christa M.; Nanney, Lillian B.
- Book ID
- 110684606
- Publisher
- Nature Publishing Group
- Year
- 1990
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 767 KB
- Volume
- 95
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0022-202X
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