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EGF

epidermal growth factor

A growth-factor ligand produced by processing a larger precursor. EGF can bind EGFR and trigger receptor signaling.

Overview

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EGF is a protein that helps pass or control signals inside cells. A growth-factor ligand produced by processing a larger precursor. EGF can bind EGFR and trigger signaling.

Quick Facts

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Encoded byEGF
Rolereceptor tyrosine kinase

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GeneEGFencodesPathwayReceptor Tyrosine kinase signalingparticipates inProteinEGFRbinds
All 3 Structured Connections
EGF · GeneENCODES →EGF · Protein
EGF · ProteinPARTICIPATES IN →Receptor Tyrosine kinase signaling · Pathway
EGF · ProteinBINDS →EGFR · Protein

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about EGF.

pathwaySignaling by Receptor Tyrosine Kinases (R-HSA-9006934)Reactome · Homo sapiens databaseEGF (1950)NCBI Gene
Research Claims

A growth-factor ligand produced by processing a larger precursor. EGF can bind EGFR and trigger receptor signaling.