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HER4 antibody rabbit polyclonal recognizes Erb-B2 receptor tyrosine kinase 4, also known as ERBB4, a member of the epidermal growth factor receptor family of receptor tyrosine kinases. HER4 antibody, also referred to as ERBB4 antibody and ErbB4 antibody in the literature, detects a transmembrane receptor that regulates cellular proliferation, differentiation, and survival signaling. This receptor plays a context-dependent role in epithelial development, neural function, and tumor biology.
HER4 belongs to the ERBB receptor family, which includes EGFR, HER2, and HER3. Upon binding to ligands such as neuregulins and other EGF-like growth factors, HER4 undergoes dimerization and autophosphorylation, initiating downstream signaling through PI3K-AKT, MAPK, and JAK-STAT pathways. These cascades influence cell cycle progression, differentiation, apoptosis, and transcriptional regulation. Unlike certain other ERBB family members, HER4 can undergo regulated intramembrane proteolysis, releasing an intracellular domain that translocates to the nucleus and modulates gene expression.
The ERBB4 gene is located on chromosome 2q34 and generates multiple isoforms through alternative splicing. These isoforms differ in their cytoplasmic domain composition and signaling potential, contributing to variable biological effects depending on tissue context. HER4 expression has been documented in mammary epithelium, cardiac tissue, neural tissue, and other epithelial structures, where it contributes to developmental processes and tissue homeostasis.
Dysregulated HER4 signaling has been implicated in breast cancer, ovarian carcinoma, and other malignancies. Depending on isoform expression and cellular environment, HER4 may demonstrate differentiation-associated or tumor-modulating functions. Evaluation of ERBB4 expression is therefore important in cancer biology and growth factor pathway research.
This rabbit polyclonal HER4 antibody is suitable for research applications investigating ERBB4 signaling, receptor tyrosine kinase biology, and tumor-associated growth factor pathways.
Optimal dilution of the HER4 antibody should be determined by the researcher.
An E.coli-derived human recombinant protein (amino acids E1231-K1291) was used as the immunogen for the HER4 antibody.
After reconstitution, the HER4 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
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