Definitions for "MPF"
Keywords:  cyclin, cdk, kinase, mitosis, triggers
mitosis-promoting factor) A heterodimeric protein, composed of a cyclin and cyclin-dependent kinase (Cdk), that triggers entrance of a cell into mitosis by inducing chromatin condensation and nuclear-envelope breakdown; originally called maturation-promoting factor.
Includes the CdK and cyclins that triggers the cells progression through the cell cycle. During mitosis MPF plays a role in moving the cell through the G2 to M phase transition. MPF is activated by cyclins, and directs the production of two new nuclei from the original single nucleus of the cell.
Protein complex containing cyclin and a protein kinase that triggers a cell to enter M phase. (Originally called maturation-promoting factor.)
Melamine/phenol-formaldehyde
Mail Preference File. The names of those who do not want to receive direct mail solicitations. Other terms used internationally: Robinson list, pander file, suppression file. The Direct Marketing Association maintains a continually updated suppression file, called the Mail Preference Service, which is based on requests from consumers and available to mailers in various formats. The DMA also maintains an opt-out file for telephone solicitations, called the Telephone Preference Service, and will soon implement an Email Preference Service. (Also see "Opt Out.")
Keywords:  pathfinder, mars
Mars Pathfinder
Keywords:  iiib, iia, miami, fulfills, foundation
Miami Plan Foundation course abbreviation used in course descriptions. Indicates that the course fulfills a part of that requirement. Additional abbreviations to MPF (for example, MPF IIA, IIIB) indicate which foundation area(s) that course fulfills.
Keywords:  mouvement, pour, france
Mouvement Pour la France
Keywords:  wagnalls, funk, dictionary, source, new
Dictionary of Color source F: Funk & Wagnalls' New Standard Dictionary
Military Personnel Flight. The office at your base that will (at their own convenience and schedule permitting) handle issues like orders and ID cards.
Mandatory Provident Fund: retirement fund which all HK workers are now required to set up
Keywords:  furnace, metal, path, facility, parts
metal parts furnace
Metallic Path Facility
Keywords:  merchandise, fee, processing
Merchandise Processing Fee.
Keywords:  facilitation, major, project
Major Project Facilitation