Patched (Ptc) is a conserved 12-pass transmembrane protein receptor that plays an obligate negative regulatory role in the Hedgehog signaling pathway in insects and vertebrates. Patched is an essential gene in embryogenesis for proper segmentation in the fly embryo, mutations in which may be embryonic lethal. Patched functions as the receptor for the Hedgehog protein and controls its spatial distribution, in part via endocytosis of bound Hedgehog protein, which is then targeted for lysosomal degradation.
Emeritus
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Honorably discharged from the performance of public duty onaccount of age, infirmity, or long and faithful services; -- said ofan officer of a college or pastor of a church.
Emeritus meaning & definition 1 of Emeritus.
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(V) Old, retired professor who thinks they can be a dickhead and nothing will come of it. Usually found in droves at Land Grant Institutions.
Emeritus meaning & definition 2 of Emeritus.
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no longer having a position, especially in a college or university, but keeping the title of the position:
Emeritus meaning & definition 3 of Emeritus.
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(of the former holder of an office, especially a college professor) having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor.
Emeritus meaning & definition 4 of Emeritus.
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