Preparation and Storage
Background: HB-EGF
HB-EGF (Heparin-Binding EGF-like growth factor), also known as DTR, is produced by bronchial epithelium, visceral and vascular smooth muscle, CD4+ T cells, cardiac muscle, glomerular podocytes, keratinocytes, and IL-10-secreting regulatory macrophages. It activates both the EGF R/ErbB1 and ErbB4 receptors and has been linked to many cellular processes including proliferation, apoptosis, cell migration/invasion, differentiation, morphogenesis, and development. HB-EGF is also involved in several aspects of cancer development and progression.
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Long Name:
Heparin Binding EGF-like Growth Factor
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Entrez Gene IDs:
1839 (Human); 15200 (Mouse)
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Alternate Names:
diphtheria toxin receptor (heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growthfactor); Dtr; DTRHEGFLdiphtheria toxin receptor (heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor); Dts; DTSF; HBEGF; HB-EGF; Hegfl; heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor; heparin-binding epidermal growth factor; proheparin-binding EGF-like growth factor