Molecular scissors (IMAGE)

University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Molecular scissors

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The researchers' illustration of PP2A binding to ADAM17 whcich cleaves other proteins such as the growth factor EGF which again binds the receptor EGFR and stimulates cell growth.

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The University of Copenhagen

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