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Probetacellulin

Function

Growth factor that binds to EGFR, ERBB4 and other EGF receptor family members. Potent mitogen for retinal pigment epithelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells.

Tissue specificity

Found in several mouse tissues including kidney, uterus and liver, as well as in beta tumor cell line and MCF-7 cells. It is not detected in the brain.

Cellular localization

  • Betacellulin
  • Secreted
  • Extracellular space
  • Probetacellulin
  • Cell membrane
  • Single-pass type I membrane protein

Alternative names

Bcn, Btc, Probetacellulin

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Oncology

Molecular weight

19664Da

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Proteins & Peptides

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