epidermal growth factor catabolic process
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.
GO:0030163
protein catabolic process
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GO:0042059
negative regulation of epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway
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EGF breakdown
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EGF catabolism
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EGF receptor ligand processing
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epidermal growth factor breakdown
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epidermal growth factor catabolism
exact
epidermal growth factor ligand processing
related
intracellular EGF processing
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receptor-mediated EGF processing
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