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The Functional Crosstalk between HER2 Tyrosine Kinase and TGF-β Signaling in Breast Cancer Malignancy
Author
Source
Journal of Signal Transduction
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-02-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Accumulating evidence indicates a functional crosstalk between the HER2 (ErbB2) tyrosine kinase and the TGF-β signaling mediated by its serine/threonine kinase receptors.
In HER2-overexpressing breast cancer, this crosstalk results in increased cancer cell proliferation, survival and invasion, accelerated cancer progression and metastasis in animal models, and resistance to chemotherapy and HER2-targeted therapy.
The transformed cellular context with constitutively active HER2 signaling, as a consequence of HER2 gene amplification or overexpression, converts TGF-β from a tumor suppressor to a malignancy-promoting factor.
TGF-β, in turn, potentiates oncogenic HER2 signaling by inducing shedding of the ErbB ligands and clustering of HER2 with integrins.
In addition, TGF-β is associated with resistance to trastuzumab, an anti-HER2 therapeutic antibody.
Recent mechanistic studies indicate that TGF-β and HER2 cooperate through both Smad-dependent and independent mechanisms.
Blockade of HER2:TGF-β crosstalk may significantly enhance the efficiency of conventional therapies in breast cancer patients with HER2 overexpression.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Shizhen Emily. 2011. The Functional Crosstalk between HER2 Tyrosine Kinase and TGF-β Signaling in Breast Cancer Malignancy. Journal of Signal Transduction،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499368
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Shizhen Emily. The Functional Crosstalk between HER2 Tyrosine Kinase and TGF-β Signaling in Breast Cancer Malignancy. Journal of Signal Transduction No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499368
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Shizhen Emily. The Functional Crosstalk between HER2 Tyrosine Kinase and TGF-β Signaling in Breast Cancer Malignancy. Journal of Signal Transduction. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499368
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499368