The oncoprotein ErbB3 is endocytosed in the absence of added ligand in a clathrin-dependent manner. 2012

Malgorzata Magdalena Sak, and Kamilla Breen, and Sissel Beate Rønning, and Nina Marie Pedersen, and Vibeke Bertelsen, and Espen Stang, and Inger Helene Madshus
Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Rikshospitalet, 0027 Oslo, Norway.

The oncoprotein ErbB3 is overexpressed in several human cancers, for example in pancreatic adenocarcinoma and in ovarian cancers, and ErbB3-containing heterodimers have been demonstrated to be potent signaling units in carcinogenesis. This especially applies to ErbB2-ErbB3 and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-ErbB3 heterodimers providing anti-apoptotic signaling. Relatively little is understood about the signaling of EGFR-ErbB3 heterodimers and especially about mechanisms involved in downregulation of ErbB3 from the plasma membrane. This is in contrast to EGFR homodimers, for which trafficking has been extensively characterized. In the present study, we have investigated mechanisms involved in endocytosis of ErbB3 in porcine aortic endothelial cells stably expressing either ErbB3 only or stably expressing ErbB3 and EGFR. Our data show that ErbB3 is endocytosed in the absence of added ligand, independently of its tyrosine phosphorylation state and in a clathrin-dependent manner. Functional EGFR-ErbB3 heterodimers were observed to be formed, and dimerization with ErbB3 was observed to negatively affect endocytosis of the EGFR.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008024 Ligands A molecule that binds to another molecule, used especially to refer to a small molecule that binds specifically to a larger molecule, e.g., an antigen binding to an antibody, a hormone or neurotransmitter binding to a receptor, or a substrate or allosteric effector binding to an enzyme. Ligands are also molecules that donate or accept a pair of electrons to form a coordinate covalent bond with the central metal atom of a coordination complex. (From Dorland, 27th ed) Ligand
D010766 Phosphorylation The introduction of a phosphoryl group into a compound through the formation of an ester bond between the compound and a phosphorus moiety. Phosphorylations
D002462 Cell Membrane The lipid- and protein-containing, selectively permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Plasma Membrane,Cytoplasmic Membrane,Cell Membranes,Cytoplasmic Membranes,Membrane, Cell,Membrane, Cytoplasmic,Membrane, Plasma,Membranes, Cell,Membranes, Cytoplasmic,Membranes, Plasma,Plasma Membranes
D002966 Clathrin The main structural coat protein of COATED VESICLES which play a key role in the intracellular transport between membranous organelles. Each molecule of clathrin consists of three light chains (CLATHRIN LIGHT CHAINS) and three heavy chains (CLATHRIN HEAVY CHAINS) that form a structure called a triskelion. Clathrin also interacts with cytoskeletal proteins.
D004705 Endocytosis Cellular uptake of extracellular materials within membrane-limited vacuoles or microvesicles. ENDOSOMES play a central role in endocytosis. Endocytoses
D006367 HeLa Cells The first continuously cultured human malignant CELL LINE, derived from the cervical carcinoma of Henrietta Lacks. These cells are used for, among other things, VIRUS CULTIVATION and PRECLINICAL DRUG EVALUATION assays. Cell, HeLa,Cells, HeLa,HeLa Cell
D006420 Hemeproteins Proteins that contain an iron-porphyrin, or heme, prosthetic group resembling that of hemoglobin. (From Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 1982, p480) Hemeprotein,Heme Protein,Heme Proteins,Protein, Heme,Proteins, Heme
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D013552 Swine Any of various animals that constitute the family Suidae and comprise stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous mammals with thick skin, usually covered with coarse bristles, a rather long mobile snout, and small tail. Included are the genera Babyrousa, Phacochoerus (wart hogs), and Sus, the latter containing the domestic pig (see SUS SCROFA). Phacochoerus,Pigs,Suidae,Warthogs,Wart Hogs,Hog, Wart,Hogs, Wart,Wart Hog

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