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Functional implication of the interaction between EGF receptor and c-Src

Tzeng-Horng Leu1, Ming-Chei Maa

  • 1Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan 70101, ROC. tzengleu@mail.ncku.edu.tw

Frontiers in Bioscience : a Journal and Virtual Library
|November 29, 2002
PubMed

Insights

Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) and c-Src tyrosine kinases associate to regulate key cellular functions. Their interaction is crucial for EGFR signaling, even with non-EGF stimuli, impacting cell growth and survival.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Signaling
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) and c-Src are prototype receptor and nonreceptor tyrosine kinases.
  • EGFR and c-Src kinases associate upon EGF stimulation, leading to mutual activation.
  • This interaction is vital for EGFR-mediated cellular processes like proliferation, migration, survival, and endocytosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the structure, function, and regulation of EGFR and c-Src.
  • To summarize the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular events involving EGFR and c-Src.
  • To highlight the significance of their cross-talk in cellular signaling.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on EGFR and c-Src.
  • Analysis of molecular mechanisms governing kinase interactions.
  • Synthesis of data on cellular functions regulated by these kinases.

Main Results:

  • EGFR and c-Src form a complex that activates both kinases.
  • Their association is essential for EGFR-mediated cell proliferation, migration, survival, and endocytosis.
  • c-Src activation and association with EGFR occur even with non-EGF agonists.

Conclusions:

  • The interplay between EGFR and c-Src is fundamental for diverse cellular functions.
  • Understanding their mutual regulation provides insights into broader cell signaling pathways.
  • This review consolidates current knowledge on the functional significance of EGFR-c-Src collaboration.

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