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Background:
This gene encodes a growth factor that is a ligand for the epidermal growth factor receptor , which activates a signaling pathway for cell proliferation , differentiation and development. This protein may act as either a transmembrane-bound ligand or a soluble ligand. This gene has been associated with many types of cancers , and it may also be involved in some cases of cleft lip/palate. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq , Sep 2011] ,






