NCIt related terms : human epidermal growth factor receptor 2; human EGF receptor 2; HER2/neu;
NCIt definition : Receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-2 (1255 aa, 138 kDa) is encoded by the human
ERBB2 gene. This protein is involved in cell proliferation, tyrosine phosphorylation
and signal transduction.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A protein involved in normal cell growth. It is found on some types of
cancer cells, including breast and ovarian. Cancer cells removed from the body may
be tested for the presence of c-erbB-2 to help decide the best type of treatment.
c-erbB-2 is a type of receptor tyrosine kinase.;
NCIt note : Receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-2 is a ligandless receptor and only has activity
after dimerization with other ErbB receptors.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044945; CDR0000045631; CDR0000633223; CDR0000044570;