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  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology

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  • Truncated HER2 isoforms (t-erbB2) and proteolysis fragments are linked to drug resistance and poor prognosis in HER2-positive breast cancer.
  • Distinguishing t-erbB2 from full-length HER2 is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a high-selectivity cytopathology assay for differentiating t-erbB2 from full-length HER2 without isoform-specific antibodies.
  • To analyze the clinical relevance of t-erbB2 expression and its associated signaling pathways in breast tumors.

Main Methods:

  • A microfluidic, single-cell western blot assay was developed using electrophoretic separation and a pan-HER2 antibody.
  • The assay resolves and detects both full-length HER2 and smaller t-erbB2 isoforms in single-cell lysates.
  • Breast tumor biopsies were analyzed, followed by target multiplexing and clustering analyses for signaling scrutiny.

Main Results:

  • The assay successfully distinguished t-erbB2 from full-length HER2 in single-cell lysates.
  • Two out of eight breast tumor biopsies showed significant t-erbB2 expression (15% and 40% of cells).
  • Statistically significant differences in t-erbB2 to full-length HER2 ratios and associated signaling (e.g., ribosomal S6) were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Cytometric assays capable of profiling protein isoforms and signaling states can offer novel cancer classification methods.
  • This approach provides a precise way to describe drug resistance mechanisms involving oncoprotein isoforms and fragments.
  • The developed assay has the potential to advance clinical pathology and inform treatment decisions for HER2-positive breast cancer patients.