Heparin-Binding EGF-Like Growth Factor

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (86 aa, ~10 kDa) is encoded by the human HBEGF gene. This protein is involved in both heart development and mitogenesis.

**Synonyms:** - DT-R - DTR - DTR Protein - DTS - Diphtheria Toxin Receptor - Diphtheria Toxin Sensitivity - HB-EGF - HBEGF - HEGFL - Heparin-Binding EGF