ERBB receptors are regulated by their own intrinsic properties as well as by external associated proteins. What is regulation, where does it occur on the receptor, and how do scientists study it?
The ERBB receptors are a group of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) involved in key cellular functions including cell growth and survival. What are the activation mechanisms particular to ERBBs?
One avenue for this ambition is cell receptors, which function like ignition slots on a cell, requiring keys—such as specific hormones, drugs, or antigens—to start up specific cellular activities.
A protein called the androgen receptor normally functions to guide the development of the prostate—signaling the cells to stop growing, act as normal prostate cells and maintain a healthy state.