Proligand

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any compound that is transformed into a ligand

    "EGFR activation involves an integrated signaling pathway that includes NADPH oxidase activation of metalloproteinase, and EGFR proligand release that activates EGFR."

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"EGFR activation involves an integrated signaling pathway that includes NADPH oxidase activation of metalloproteinase, and EGFR proligand release that activates EGFR."

Etymology

From pro- + ligand.

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