Biological Information
Background Information:
EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor), also known as ErbB1 or HER1, is a transmembrane receptor protein that belongs to the family of receptor tyrosine kinases. It is involved in a variety of cellular processes, including cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, and survival. EGFR is activated by binding to specific ligands, such as epidermal growth factor (EGF) or transforming growth factor alpha (TGF-alpha), which leads to dimerization of the receptor and autophosphorylation of specific tyrosine residues on the intracellular domain. This activates downstream signaling pathways, such as the MAPK/ERK, PI3K/AKT, and JAK/STAT pathways, which regulate gene expression and other cellular functions. Aberrant activation of EGFR has been implicated in several diseases, including cancer, inflammatory disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Target Class:
Kinase
Family:
RTK
Sub Family:
Protein Tyrosine
Protein Name:
EGFR
Protein Aliases:
erythroblastic leukemia viral (v-erb-b) oncogene homolog (avian)|erb-b2 receptor tyrosine kinase 1
Accession Number:
NM_005228.3; NM_201282.1; NM_201283.1; NM_201284.1
UniProt Number:
P00533
Gene Name:
EGFR
Gene ID:
1956
Gene Aliases:
ERBB1
Target Species:
Human
Usage
Product Type:
Enzymes
Application:
Drug Discovery & Development
Storage Conditions:
6 months at -70°C
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Assay Information
Assay Type:
Enzymatic
Clinical Relevance
Therapeutic Area:
Oncology/Immuno-Oncology