Phospho-ERBB2 (Y1112) Antibody

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Structure and Mechanism

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 .

Key Features of the Antibody:

  • Specificity: Recognizes only phosphorylated Tyr1112, distinguishing it from other ERBB2 phosphorylation sites (e.g., Tyr877, Tyr1248).

  • Applications: Compatible with Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and immunohistochemistry .

Role in ERBB2 Signaling and Degradation

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 .

3.1. Cancer Biology

  • 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.

Future Directions

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 .

Product Specs

Buffer
The antibody is provided as a liquid solution in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% bovine serum albumin (BSA), and 0.02% sodium azide as a preservative.
Form
Liquid
Lead Time
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Synonyms
Verb b2 erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 2, neuro/glioblastoma derived oncogene homolog antibody; C erb B2/neu protein antibody; CD340 antibody; CD340 antigen antibody; Cerb B2/neu protein antibody; CerbB2 antibody; Erb b2 receptor tyrosine kinase 2 antibody; ErbB-2 proto-oncogene antibody; ERBB2 antibody; ERBB2_HUMAN antibody; HER 2 antibody; HER 2/NEU antibody; HER2 antibody; Herstatin antibody; Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 antibody; Metastatic lymph node gene 19 protein antibody; MLN 19 antibody; MLN19 antibody; NEU antibody; NEU proto oncogene antibody; Neuro/glioblastoma derived oncogene homolog antibody; Neuroblastoma/glioblastoma derived oncogene homolog antibody; NGL antibody; p185erbB2 antibody; Proto-oncogene c-ErbB-2 antibody; Proto-oncogene Neu antibody; Receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-2 antibody; TKR1 antibody; Tyrosine kinase type cell surface receptor HER2 antibody; Tyrosine kinase-type cell surface receptor HER2 antibody; V erb b2 avian erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 2 (neuro/glioblastoma derived oncogene homolog) antibody; V erb b2 avian erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 2 antibody; V erb b2 avian erythroblastic leukemia viral oncoprotein 2 antibody; V erb b2 erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 2, neuro/glioblastoma derived oncogene homolog (avian) antibody; V erb b2 erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 2, neuro/glioblastoma derived oncogene homolog antibody; Verb b2 erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 2, neuro/glioblastoma derived oncogene homolog (avian) antibody
Target Names
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Target Background

Function
ERBB2 is a protein tyrosine kinase that participates in several cell surface receptor complexes. However, it appears to require a coreceptor for ligand binding. ERBB2 is a crucial component of the neuregulin-receptor complex, although neuregulins do not interact with it independently. GP30 is a potential ligand for this receptor. ERBB2 plays a regulatory role in the outgrowth and stabilization of peripheral microtubules (MTs). Upon activation of ERBB2, the MEMO1-RHOA-DIAPH1 signaling pathway triggers the phosphorylation and subsequent inhibition of GSK3B at the cell membrane. This inhibition prevents the phosphorylation of APC and CLASP2, enabling their association with the cell membrane. In turn, membrane-bound APC facilitates the localization of MACF1 to the cell membrane, which is essential for microtubule capture and stabilization. ERBB2 also participates in transcriptional regulation within the nucleus. It associates with the 5'-TCAAATTC-3' sequence in the PTGS2/COX-2 promoter and activates its transcription. ERBB2 is implicated in the transcriptional activation of CDKN1A, a process involving STAT3 and SRC. It is involved in the transcription of rRNA genes by RNA Pol I, promoting protein synthesis and cell growth.
Gene References Into Functions

Gene References and Functions

  1. This abnormally sensitive electrochemical sensing performance, resulting from anionic porphyrin for DNA sequences specific to the HER2 gene, holds significant promise for tumor diagnosis and treatment. PMID: 30340409
  2. Researchers demonstrated that mRNA and protein levels of COX2 and HER2 were upregulated in CRC compared to adjacent tissues. COX2 protein levels and nuclear COX2 expression correlated with a poor prognosis for CRC patients. COX2 expression was positively associated with HER2 expression. PMID: 29873317
  3. In patients with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer who have received extensive prior treatment with anti-HER2 agents and cytotoxic chemotherapy, trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) exhibited good tolerability and provided a significant progression-free survival of 6 months. Overall survival has not yet been reached. PMID: 29326401
  4. The expression of C-Met and HER2 protein in lung adenocarcinoma is highly correlated. Further research is warranted to investigate whether their combined targeting offers synergistic effects in the treatment of lung adenocarcinoma. PMID: 29400000
  5. While ST6GalI overexpression led to increased HER2 sialylation, corresponding to decreased HER2 phosphorylation, high alpha2,6sialylation enhanced Akt and ERK phosphorylation levels compared to the vector cell line. Conversely, ST6GalI knockdown had the opposite effects. These findings suggest a functional role for ST6GalI in promoting tumor cell progression and trastuzumab resistance. PMID: 30226606
  6. This study demonstrates that miR-495 exerts promotive effects on GC chemosensitivity by inactivating the mTOR signaling pathway through suppression of ERBB2. The study provides solid evidence supporting the potential use of miR-495 as a novel target in GC chemotherapy. PMID: 30147110
  7. In early breast cancer, PIK3CA mutations appear to identify HER2+ patients who are less likely to achieve pCR. The clinical implications of PIK3CA mutations tend to vary between exon 9 and exon 20. This mechanism requires further exploration in future studies. PMID: 29575819
  8. HER2 and HER3 expression was detected in 22.2% and 86.1% of samples, respectively. The frequency of EGFR mutation was 45.7% and was not significantly different between stage 0 and IA1 (40.0% and 48.0%, respectively), suggesting that EGFR mutation does not correlate with cancer progression from stage 0 to IA1. PMID: 29473311
  9. Research has demonstrated that the heterogeneity of HER2 expression accelerates the development of metastases, leading to poorer survival rates in mice with heterogeneous HER2 expression (HER2-60). PMID: 30042341
  10. Her-2/neu amplification increases with increasing grade of breast cancer. A high proportion of Her-2/neu gene amplified cases indicates aggressive disease in that area and necessitates FISH testing on a large scale, which is the gold standard for equivocal cases on immunohistochemistry. PMID: 30060783
  11. Data indicate that the major mechanism involves the ability of p140Cap to interfere with ERBB2-dependent activation of Rac GTPase-controlled circuitries. PMID: 28300085
  12. A study showed that the expression levels of Gli1 and HER2 were significantly higher in gastric cancer and positively related. HER2 may regulate Gli1 through the Akt-mTOR-p70S6K pathway. PMID: 29321573
  13. The combination of immunohistochemical expression of BRCA1, ER, PR, and HER-2/neu, along with clinicopathological details, may be helpful in identifying individuals more likely to carry BRCA1 mutations. This approach can aid in selecting candidates and family members for genetic screening for BRCA1 mutations. PMID: 29567881
  14. In current settings, HER2/neu is not found to be a prognostic marker in head-and-neck cancers. PMID: 30004046
  15. These results indicate a potential link between HE4 expression and HER2/neu amplification. PMID: 30004048
  16. HER2 gene amplification in circulating tumor DNA predicts resistance to trastuzumab emtansine in HER2-positive breast neoplasms. PMID: 29700710
  17. Statistical analysis performed in this study did not reveal a significant relationship between HER2 overexpression on tumor cells and microvessel density in the tumor stroma. PMID: 30334990
  18. Data showed a high rate of discordance in matched pairs of primary tumors and metastases, suggesting that accurate evaluation of proto-oncogene protein HER-2 (HER2) status is crucial before making any therapeutic decisions. PMID: 30203148
  19. HER2 gene amplification occurred during the early stages of gastric cancer and exhibited heterogeneity in several cases. HER2 gene amplification may play a role in tumor progression in early gastric cancer. PMID: 30120594
  20. Activating HER2 mutations are present in approximately 3% of bone metastases from breast cancers, with significantly higher rates in the pleomorphic subtype of lobular cancer. PMID: 30094493
  21. The results suggest a potential link between tRNALeu overexpression and RSK1/MSK2 activation, particularly in breast cancer, along with ErbB2/ErbB3 signaling. PMID: 28816616
  22. High HER2 expression is associated with metastasis in breast cancer. PMID: 29187405
  23. This study confirms that biosimilar trastuzumab improves the overall response rate when combined with chemotherapy for HER2+ breast cancer. PMID: 30082554
  24. Researchers identified a gender difference in the prognostic value of concomitant AIB1 and HER2 copy number gain (CNG) in glioma patients, which was previously overlooked. These findings suggest that genetic alterations, acting in synergy with essential aspects of sex determination, influence glioma biology and patient outcomes. PMID: 30153912
  25. The survival rates observed in this study are comparable to documented global rates. Nodal disease burden emerged as the most important prognostic factor. Additionally, in EBCs, a lack of hormone receptor expression and in LABC, Her2neu overexpression appear to worsen the outcome. PMID: 30147088
  26. Results indicate that DDX6 regulates HER2 and FGFR2 at the post-transcriptional step in gastric cancer. PMID: 29987267
  27. HER2 overexpression is associated with Gastric Cancer. PMID: 29938472
  28. The ERBB2 oncogene at 17q12 is susceptible to palindromic gene amplification in HER2-positive breast tumors. PMID: 28211519
  29. Results show that mutations in ERBB2-exon17 were associated with poorer survival outcomes in patients with pancreatic neoplasm. [review] PMID: 30227250
  30. High HER2 expression and gene amplification are associated with Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinomas. PMID: 28755093
  31. High HER2 expression is associated with invasion and lymph node metastasis in gastric cancer. PMID: 29970682
  32. The basal HER2 phenotype exhibited poor DFS but an equivalent pCR rate after concurrent neo-adjuvant chemotherapy with trastuzumab. A distinct treatment approach is needed for basal-HER2 type, even for cases that achieved adequate clinical response after neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. PMID: 29971625
  33. In the largest series reported to date, patients with HER2-amplified m17 cancers treated with trastuzumab had outcomes comparable to patients from large phase III adjuvant trastuzumab trials who were HER2-positive, supporting the critical role of HER2-directed therapy in this patient population. PMID: 28986743
  34. The interplay of dual MET/HER2 overexpression in the AKT and ERK pathways for esophageal cancer is described. Therefore, combination therapy could be a novel strategy for EAC with amplification of both MET and HER2. PMID: 29223420
  35. This study provides evidence that the hostile environment developed in spheroids plays a key role in the acquisition of resistance to Trastuzumab. This is associated with an increase in the number of breast cancer stem cells, as well as modulation in HER2 expression. PMID: 28722778
  36. A major finding of this study is that one in five (20%) patients with breast cancer BM had a receptor discrepancy between the primary tumor and the subsequent BM. Loss of hormone receptor (ER and/or PR) expression and gain of HER2 overexpression were the most commonly observed changes. PMID: 28975433
  37. High HER2 expression is associated with Gastric Adenocarcinoma. PMID: 29802704
  38. The absence of HER2 expression in circulating tumor cells is associated with non-metastatic esophageal cancer. PMID: 30275185
  39. HER2 positivity was found in a minority of rectal cancer patients and was not significantly associated with clinicopathologic and molecular characteristics. PMID: 30056472
  40. Researchers discovered a novel enhancer, the HER2 gene body enhancer (HGE), in the 3' gene body of HER2. The HGE activates promoters 1 and 2 in trans, thus leading to TFAP2C-mediated transcriptional induction of HER2 expression in breast cancer samples. PMID: 29035388
  41. ctDNA gene mutation profiles differed among HR/HER2 subtypes of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients. By identifying mutations associated with treatment resistance, researchers hope to improve therapy selection for MBC patients who have received multiple lines of treatment. PMID: 29807833
  42. It was concluded that miR494 inhibited the cancer-initiating cells phenotype and reversed resistance to lapatinib by inhibiting FGFR2 in HER2-positive gastric cancer. PMID: 29786108
  43. HER2 overexpression was evident in nearly 25% of Malaysian patients with locally advanced or metastatic gastric cancer. The overexpression correlated significantly with male gender and diffuse-type tumors. PMID: 28124769
  44. A statistically significant association was found between positive p95-HER2 expression and negative hormonal receptors expression (p=0.004), high Ki-67 expression (p<0.001), and the development of visceral metastasis. PMID: 29779938
  45. This study provides evidence that the transcriptional repressor Blimp1 is a novel mediator of p130Cas/ErbB2-mediated invasiveness. High Blimp1 expression levels are detected in invasive p130Cas/ErbB2 cells and correlate with metastatic status in human breast cancer patients. PMID: 28442738
  46. ERBB2 amplification is a driving force behind resistance to erlotinib in lung adenocarcinoma. PMID: 28870636
  47. Results showed that combining the results of IHC and FISH according to the HER2 testing algorithm is a useful method for accurately evaluating HER2-positive EMPD. PMID: 29744813
  48. Because the concordance rates of HER2 IHC score 2/3+ cases were lower than that of HER2 IHC score 0/1+ cases, further studies are needed to develop detailed analysis criteria for HER2 IHC score 2+ or 3+. PMID: 28478639
  49. HER2 interacts with Beclin 1 in breast cancer cells and inhibits autophagy. Mice with increased basal autophagy due to a genetically engineered mutation in Becn1 are protected from human HER2-driven mammary tumorigenesis. HER2-mediated inhibition of Beclin 1 and autophagy likely contributes to HER2-mediated tumorigenesis. PMID: 29610308
  50. These findings suggest that early-stage morphological alterations of HER2-positive BC cells during cancer progression can occur in a physical and signaling-independent manner. PMID: 27599456

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Database Links

HGNC: 3430

OMIM: 137800

KEGG: hsa:2064

STRING: 9606.ENSP00000269571

UniGene: Hs.446352

Involvement In Disease
Glioma (GLM); Ovarian cancer (OC); Lung cancer (LNCR); Gastric cancer (GASC)
Protein Families
Protein kinase superfamily, Tyr protein kinase family, EGF receptor subfamily
Subcellular Location
[Isoform 1]: Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Early endosome. Cytoplasm, perinuclear region. Nucleus.; [Isoform 2]: Cytoplasm. Nucleus.; [Isoform 3]: Cytoplasm. Nucleus.
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in a variety of tumor tissues including primary breast tumors and tumors from small bowel, esophagus, kidney and mouth.

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