EGFR-Dependent Regulation of Matrix-Independent Epithelial Cell Survival

Abstract

Background: Signaling through the epidermal growth factor (EGFR) has been implicated in both effective wound healing and epithelial neoplasia. We have identified a novel function of the EGFR in support of epithelial cell survival, particularly in conditions of anchorage-independence. Objective/Hypothesis: Define molecular mechanisms and pathways by which EGFR activation supports epithelial cell survival. Two specific aims focus on (1) posttranslational modification of relevant Bcl-2 family members by EGFR activation through MAPK-dependent mechanisms and, (2) STAT3 activation by deregulated EGFR signaling as observed in epithelial cancer. Progress: Significant progress relating to Specific Aim I has included: Publication of results in support of BIM regulation by the EGFR in normal and transformed keratinocytes (Appendices included); Characterization of a role of NF-KB activation in keratinocyte survival in the absence of extracellular matrix interaction; and Pro-apoptotic signals by JNK and p38 activation in the anchorage-independent state are counteracted by NF-kB activity. We have completed the work proposed in Specific Aim 2.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA463929

Entities

People

  • Ulrich Rodeck

Organizations

  • Thomas Jefferson University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cancer
  • Carcinoma
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Culture Techniques
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Growth Factors
  • Intercellular Junctions
  • Neoplasms
  • Oncology
  • Peptides
  • Proteins
  • Three Dimensional
  • Wound Healing

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Chemistry

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