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Epidermal Growth Factor Family
Learn about EGF, TGF-alpha, and amphiregulin in epithelial growth and cancer biology.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview
EGF Family Peptides bind ErbB receptors and regulate epithelial growth, differentiation, and survival.
Key Members
- EGF: Prototype growth factor binding EGFR
- TGF-alpha: Autocrine growth factor
- Amphiregulin: EGFR ligand in immune regulation
- Betacellulin: Pancreatic beta cell growth
- Neuregulins: Neural and cardiac development
Clinical Significance
EGFR-targeting therapies (cetuximab, erlotinib) are cornerstone cancer treatments.
References
- Source: ENCP Peptide Database
- Category: Peptide Families
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