Antibodies that bind gamma-heregulin

A novel member of the heregulin superfamily has been identified which is designated "gamma-HRG". This molecule, secreted by human breast cancer MDA-MB-175 cells, leads to the formation of a constitutive active receptor complex and stimulates the growth of these cells in an autocrine manner...

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Hauptverfasser: SCHAEFER GABRIELE MARIA, SLIWKOWSKI MARK
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Zusammenfassung:A novel member of the heregulin superfamily has been identified which is designated "gamma-HRG". This molecule, secreted by human breast cancer MDA-MB-175 cells, leads to the formation of a constitutive active receptor complex and stimulates the growth of these cells in an autocrine manner. gamma-HRG polypeptide and nucleic acid are disclosed, together with various uses therefor (e.g. use of gamma-HRG nucleic acid for the recombinant production of gamma-HRG). gamma-HRG antagonists (e.g. neutralizing antibodies and antisense nucleic acid molecules) as well as uses therefor are also described.