Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0)
Enables epidermal growth factor receptor binding activity; receptor ligand activity; and transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase activator activity. Involved in several processes, including epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway; positive regulation of macromolecule metabolic process; and positive regulation of mitotic nuclear division. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including extraembryonic component; heart; lung; ovary; and skin. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in extrapulmonary tuberculosis; pulmonary tuberculosis; and tuberculosis. Orthologous to human EREG (epiregulin).
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