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The role of the neu oncogene product in cell transformation and normal development.

  • Y. Kokai
  • , T. Wada
  • , J. N. Myers
  • , V. I. Brown
  • , K. Dobashi
  • , J. Cohen
  • , J. Hamuro
  • , D. B. Weiner
  • , M. I. Greene

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Abstract

p185neu, the protein product of the neu gene, is a tyrosine kinase receptor with structural similarity to the epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor. The cognate ligand for the p185neu receptor remains unknown. We have defined: 1) stage and tissue-specific expression patterns of the neu gene product in developing tissues; 2) p185neu phosphorylation and the regulation of p185neu tyrosine kinase activity by EGF. 3) Synergistic interactions of cellular rat p185neu and EGF receptor leading to cell transformation; 4) structural and functional differences of normal and oncogenic p185neu. These observations explain some features of how p185neu is involved in normal development and neoplastic transformation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)45-57
Number of pages13
JournalPrincess Takamatsu symposia
Volume19
StatePublished - 1988

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