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The role of ErbB4 in cancer

Vincent F M Segers1,2, Lindsey Dugaucquier3, Eline Feyen3

  • 1Laboratory of Physiopharmacology, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium. vincent.segers@uantwerpen.be.

Cellular Oncology (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
|March 29, 2020
PubMed
Abstract

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The epidermal growth factor receptor 4 (ErbB4) exhibits tumor suppressor properties, inhibiting cancer growth. This review explores ErbB4

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Signaling

Background:

  • The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) family includes ErbB1-4, crucial in tumor development.
  • ErbB4 uniquely possesses tumor-suppressive, growth-inhibiting properties.
  • ErbB4 is vital in normal development of the heart, nervous, and mammary systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the multifaceted role of ErbB4 in various cancers.
  • To clarify conflicting data regarding ErbB4's function in tumorigenesis.
  • To highlight ErbB4's significance beyond oncology, including cardiovascular disease.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on ErbB4.
  • Analysis of ErbB4's function in normal physiology.
  • Examination of ErbB4's role in diverse tumor types.

Main Results:

  • ErbB4 generally acts as a tumor suppressor.
  • Evidence suggests ErbB4 involvement in breast, lung, and brain cancers, among others.
  • Conflicting reports necessitate further investigation into ErbB4's complex roles.

Conclusions:

  • ErbB4 plays a significant role in normal tissue development and cancer.
  • Understanding ErbB4 is critical for treating various cancers.
  • ErbB4's role extends to other conditions like cardiovascular disease.
Keywords:
ErbB4cancer biologycell growthneuregulin-1

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