Immunobiological Aspects of erbB Receptors in Breast Cancer

Abstract

The purpose of our studies was to define basic features of receptor complex formation relevant to breast cancer. Our efforts are to determine the amino acid residues required to form a transforming receptor assembly so as to develop an understanding of a subset of human aggressive breast cancers characterized by erbB receptor ensembles. Moreover, knowledge of the role of the kinase containing endodomain of these receptors is desirable as therapeutic intervention of breast cancer becomes more oncoprotein specific. In addition, the activity of ligand-like molecules that modulate pl85 her2/neu receptor complex activity has been studied. We have defined principles of erbB receptor assembly and modulation by ligand.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADB259877

Entities

People

  • Mark Greene

Organizations

  • University of Pennsylvania

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Proteins
  • Three Dimensional
  • Tumor Cell Line

Fields of Study

  • Biology

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  • Systems Analysis and Design