Interaction of EGFR to δ-catenin leads to δ-catenin phosphorylation and enhances EGFR signaling

Sci Rep. 2016 Feb 17:6:21207. doi: 10.1038/srep21207.

Abstract

Expression of δ-catenin reportedly increases during late stage prostate cancer. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that expression of EGFR is enhanced in hormone refractory prostate cancer. In this study, we investigated the possible correlation between EGFR and δ-catenin in prostate cancer cells. We found that EGFR interacted with δ-catenin and the interaction decreased in the presence of EGF. We also demonstrated that, on one hand, EGFR phosphorylated δ-catenin in a Src independent manner in the presence of EGF and on the other hand, δ-catenin enhanced protein stability of EGFR and strengthened the EGFR/Erk1/2 signaling pathway. Our findings added a new perspective to the interaction of EGFR to the E-cadherin complex. They also provided novel insights to the roles of δ-catenin in prostate cancer cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cadherins / metabolism
  • Catenins / metabolism*
  • Cell Membrane / metabolism
  • Delta Catenin
  • Endocytosis
  • Epidermal Growth Factor / pharmacology
  • ErbB Receptors / genetics
  • ErbB Receptors / metabolism*
  • Gene Expression
  • Humans
  • MAP Kinase Signaling System
  • Phosphorylation / drug effects
  • Protein Binding
  • Protein Stability
  • Protein Transport
  • Signal Transduction*
  • src-Family Kinases / metabolism

Substances

  • Cadherins
  • Catenins
  • Epidermal Growth Factor
  • ErbB Receptors
  • src-Family Kinases
  • Delta Catenin