Preparation and characterization of Alexa Fluor 594-labeled epidermal growth factor for fluorescence resonance energy transfer studies: application to the epidermal growth factor receptor

2004 ◽  
Vol 324 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin B Whitson ◽  
Joseph M Beechem ◽  
Albert H Beth ◽  
James V Staros
Keyword(s):  
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Energy Transfer ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Epidermal Growth Factor ◽  
Resonance Energy Transfer ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Resonance Energy ◽  
Alexa Fluor ◽  
Epidermal Growth

scholarly journals Enhanced dimerization drives ligand-independent activity of mutant epidermal growth factor receptor in lung cancer

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (22) ◽  
pp. 4087-4099 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher C. Valley ◽  
Donna J. Arndt-Jovin ◽  
Narain Karedla ◽  
Mara P. Steinkamp ◽  
Alexey I. Chizhik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Epidermal Growth Factor ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Resonance Energy Transfer ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Resonance Energy ◽  
Epidermal Growth

Mutations within the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR/erbB1/Her1) are often associated with tumorigenesis. In particular, a number of EGFR mutants that demonstrate ligand-independent signaling are common in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including kinase domain mutations L858R (also called L834R) and exon 19 deletions (e.g., ΔL747-P753insS), which collectively make up nearly 90% of mutations in NSCLC. The molecular mechanisms by which these mutations confer constitutive activity remain unresolved. Using multiple subdiffraction-limit imaging modalities, we reveal the altered receptor structure and interaction kinetics of NSCLC-associated EGFR mutants. We applied two-color single quantum dot tracking to quantify receptor dimerization kinetics on living cells and show that, in contrast to wild-type EGFR, mutants are capable of forming stable, ligand-independent dimers. Two-color superresolution localization microscopy confirmed ligand-independent aggregation of EGFR mutants. Live-cell Förster resonance energy transfer measurements revealed that the L858R kinase mutation alters ectodomain structure such that unliganded mutant EGFR adopts an extended, dimerization-competent conformation. Finally, mutation of the putative dimerization arm confirmed a critical role for ectodomain engagement in ligand-independent signaling. These data support a model in which dysregulated activity of NSCLC-associated kinase mutants is driven by coordinated interactions involving both the kinase and extracellular domains that lead to enhanced dimerization.

scholarly journals Generation and Characterization of Rat Monoclonal Antibodies Against Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 418-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomohiro Osaki ◽  
Cai-Xia Wang ◽  
Taro Tachibana ◽  
Masayuki Azuma ◽  
Masaya Kitamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Monoclonal Antibodies ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Epidermal Growth Factor ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Epidermal Growth
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