Epidermal growth factor receptor: Mechanisms of activation and signalling

Robert N. Jorissen, Francesca Walker, Normand Pouliot, Thomas P.J. Garrett, Colin W. Ward, Antony W. Burgess

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Abstract

The epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor (EGFR) is one of four homologous transmembrane proteins that mediate the actions of a family of growth factors including EGF, transforming growth factor-α, and the neuregulins. We review the structure and function of the EGFR, from ligand binding to the initiation of intracellular signalling pathways that lead to changes in the biochemical state of the cell. The recent crystal structures of different domains from several members of the EGFR family have challenged our concepts of these processes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-53
Number of pages23
JournalExperimental Cell Research
Volume284
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished or Issued - 10 Mar 2003
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cell Biology

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