EGF Family of Proteins

Synonyms

EGF Receptor Ligands

Epidermal Growth Factor Like Proteins

Epidermal Growth Factor-Like Proteins

Epidermal Growth Factors

Ligands, EGF Receptor

Proteins EGF Family

Receptor Ligands, EGF

A family of proteins that are related to epidermal growth factor. They share in common a consensus sequence consisting of six spatially conserved CYSTEINE residues which form three intramolecular bonds. This consensus sequence is commonly referred to EGF motif and is considered essential for binding of the proteins to ERB RECEPTORS.