ER
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-002933
A protein found inside the cells of the female reproductive tissue, some other types of tissue, and some cancer cells. The hormone estrogen will bind to the receptors inside the cells and may cause the cells to grow. Also called estrogen receptor.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-002933 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | estrogen receptor |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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