The antibody targets the phosphorylated form of ERBB2 at Tyr1112, a residue located within the kinase domain. Phosphorylation at this site facilitates binding of the c-Cbl ubiquitin ligase, which tags ERBB2 for ubiquitination and subsequent proteasomal degradation . This degradation pathway acts as a negative feedback mechanism to limit ERBB2 signaling, particularly in contexts where ERBB2 is overexpressed, such as in 40% of breast cancers .
Specificity: Recognizes only phosphorylated Tyr1112, distinguishing it from other ERBB2 phosphorylation sites (e.g., Tyr877, Tyr1248).
Applications: Compatible with Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and immunohistochemistry .
Phosphorylation at Tyr1112 is critical for ERBB2 turnover:
c-Cbl-Mediated Degradation: Binding of c-Cbl to p-Tyr1112 triggers ERBB2 ubiquitination, enhancing its degradation . This process counteracts oncogenic signaling by reducing receptor levels.
Therapeutic Implications: Dysregulation of this pathway may contribute to treatment resistance in ERBB2-positive cancers. For example, inhibitors targeting c-Cbl could potentially stabilize ERBB2, while therapies enhancing c-Cbl activity might reduce receptor levels .
Breast Cancer: Overexpression of ERBB2 in breast tumors correlates with poor prognosis. Studies using the Phospho-ERBB2 (Tyr1112) Antibody have shown that reduced Tyr1112 phosphorylation in ERBB2-positive tumors is associated with increased receptor stability and oncogenic signaling .
Autophagy Regulation: While ERBB2 promotes autophagy via ATG12 , the antibody’s role in studying Tyr1112 phosphorylation could reveal cross-talk between degradation pathways and autophagy in cancer cells.
The Phospho-ERBB2 (Tyr1112) Antibody is a versatile tool for exploring ERBB2 regulation. Emerging research could:
Investigate Tyr1112 phosphorylation in trastuzumab-resistant tumors to identify novel therapeutic targets.
Elucidate the interplay between Tyr1112 phosphorylation and other ERBB2 modifications (e.g., Tyr1248) in signaling and degradation.
Develop diagnostic assays to stratify ERBB2-positive breast cancer patients based on Tyr1112 phosphorylation status .