Further, ERK1 / 2 is known to get activated by autocrine factors without mutations in Ras [31]. (wjon.org)
By understanding how local / autocrine control of milk synthesis works, we can gain an understanding of how to effectively increase (or decrease) milk supply. (kellymom.com)
It does this, in part, by stimulating EGFR autocrine ligand shedding. (pnnl.gov)