Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

epidermal growth factor catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0007174
Synonyms
  • EGF breakdown
  • EGF catabolism
  • EGF receptor ligand processing
  • epidermal growth factor breakdown
  • epidermal growth factor catabolism
  • epidermal growth factor ligand processing
  • intracellular EGF processing
  • receptor-mediated EGF processing
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of epidermal growth factor (EGF), following internalization of the receptor-bound ligand into the signal-receiving cell. Full breakdown of epidermal growth factor results in a ligand that is unable to bind and activate its receptor. 2985587
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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