PIQUANT
\pˈiːkənt], \pˈiːkənt], \p_ˈiː_k_ə_n_t]\
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Agreeably sharp to the taste; exciting interest because of smartness or cleverness; lively; as, a piquant glance or smile; sharp or cutting to the feelings; severe; as, piquant criticism.
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Piquantly.
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Proto Oncogene Proteins c erbB 2
- cell surface protein-tyrosine kinase that is found to be overexpressed in significant number adenocarcinomas. It has extensive homology can heterodimerize EGF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR), 3 receptor (RECEPTOR, 3) and the 4 receptor. Activation of erbB-2 receptor occurs during heterodimer formation with a ligand-bound erbB family members. EC 2.7.11.-.