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Vascular endothelial growth inhibitor — (VEGI) is an anti angiogenic [ [http://www.ihop net.org/UniPub/iHOP/gs/95120.html Hoffmann, R., Valencia, A. A gene network for navigating the literature. Nature Genetics 36, 664 (2004)] ] protein. It belongs to tumor necrosis factor (ligand)… … Wikipedia
Inhibitor — or inhibition may refer to:* Corrosion inhibitor, a substance that decreases the rate of metal oxidation * Enzyme inhibitor, a substance that binds to an enzyme and decreases its activity. * Inhibition of return, a feature of attention *… … Wikipedia
Growth differentiation factor — Growth differentiation factors (GDFs) are a subfamily of proteins belonging to the transforming growth factor beta superfamily that have functions predominantly in development.cite journal |author=Herpin A, Lelong C, Favrel P |title=Transforming… … Wikipedia
Inhibitor of DNA-binding protein — Inhibitor of DNA binding/differentiation proteins, also known as Id proteins comprise a family of proteins that heterodimerize with basic helix loop helix (bHLH) transcription factors to inhibit DNA binding of bHLH proteins.cite journal | author … Wikipedia
mammary-derived growth inhibitor — (= MDGI) Fatty acid binding protein that inhibits proliferation of mammary carcinoma cells … Dictionary of molecular biology
inhibitor — 1. An agent that restrains or retards physiologic, chemical, or enzymatic action. 2. A nerve, stimulation of which represses activity. SEE ALSO: inhibition. α glucosidase i. an oral agent that aids in th … Medical dictionary
transforming growth factor — Proteins secreted by transformed cells that can stimulate growth of normal cells. Unfortunate misnomer, since they induce aspects of transformed phenotype, such as growth in semi solid agar, but do not actually transform. TGF a, a 50 amino acid… … Dictionary of molecular biology
Epidermal growth factor receptor — This article is about a cell surface receptor. For estimated measure of kidney function (eGFR), see Glomerular filtration rate. Epidermal growth factor receptor … Wikipedia
COX-2 inhibitor — COX 2 selective inhibitor is a form of non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID) that directly targets COX 2, an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain. Targeting selectivity for COX 2 reduces the risk of peptic ulceration, and is the… … Wikipedia
Potato carboxypeptidase inhibitor — (PCI) is a naturally occurring protease inhibitor peptide in potatoes that can form complexes with several metallo carboxypeptidases, inhibiting them in a strong competitive way with a Ki in the nanomolar range.ref N|1|a PCI consists of 39 amino… … Wikipedia
