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Phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) cellular kit HTRF®

The phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) kit enables the cell-based detection of human epidermoid growth factor 3 (HR3, Erbb3) signaling activity when phosphorylated on Tyr1289

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  • Long stability Long stability
  • Faster and more convenient than ELISA Faster and more convenient than ELISA

The phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) kit enables the cell-based detection of human epidermoid growth factor 3 (HR3, Erbb3) signaling activity when phosphorylated on Tyr1289

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Overview

The phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) assay is designed for the robust quantification of HER3  (Erbb3) modulation when phosphorylated on Tyr1289, an indicator of many types of cancer pathologies. Overexpression of HER3, or human epidermoid receptor 3/ ErbB3, is considered as an indicator for a poor prognosis in human breast cancer. Heterodimerization of HER3 with HER2 is associated with an increase in the aggressiveness of a breast cancer. HER3 is also been found to be involved in prostate, gastric, colon, or other carcinomas. This makes HER3 a key target for anti-cancer therapies.

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Phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) assay principle

The Phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) assay measures HER3 when phosphorylated at Tyr1289. Contrary to Western Blot, the assay is entirely plate-based and does not require gels, electrophoresis or transfer. The Phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) assay uses 2 labeled antibodies: one with a donor fluorophore, the other one with an acceptor. The first antibody specifically binds to the phosphorylated motif on the protein, the second recognizes the protein independent of its phosphorylation state. Protein phosphorylation enables an immune-complex formation involving both labeled antibodies and which brings the donor fluorophore into close proximity to the acceptor, thereby generating a FRET signal. Its intensity is directly proportional to the concentration of phosphorylated protein present in the sample, and provides a means of assessing the protein’s phosphorylation state under a no-wash assay format.
Phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) cellular assay principle

Phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) 2-plate assay protocol

The 2 plate protocol involves culturing cells in a 96-well plate before lysis then transferring lysates to a 384-well low volume detection plate before adding Phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) HTRF detection reagents. This protocol enables the cells' viability and confluence to be monitored.
Phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) 2-plate assay protocol

Phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) 1-plate assay protocol

Detection of Phosphorylated HER3 (Tyr1289) with HTRF reagents can be performed in a single plate used for culturing, stimulation and lysis. No washing steps are required. This HTS designed protocol enables miniaturization while maintaining robust HTRF quality.
Phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) 1-plate assay protocol

HTRF Phospho-HER3 assays compared to Western Blot

Breast cancer cells were grown in a T175 flask at 37 °C, 5% CO2 for 48 h. Cells were then stimulated with 100 nM HRG Beta1 for 10 min. After medium removal, the cells were lysed with 3 mL of supplemented lysis buffer for 30 min at room temperature. Soluble fractions were collected after a 10 min centrifugation. Serial dilutions of the cell lysate were performed in the supplemented lysis buffer and 16 µL of each dilution were dispensed and analyzed side-by-side by Western Blot and by HTRF. Using HTRF phospho-HER3 (Tyr1289) only 5,000 cells are sufficient for minimal signal detection, while 80,000 cells are needed for a Western Blot signal. The HTRF phospho-HER3 assay is at least 16-fold more sensitive than the Western Blot.

HTRF Phospho-HER3 assays compared to Western Blot

Phospho HER3 modulation in several breast adenocarcinoma cell lines

100,000 human recombinant HER2/HER3, MCF-7, SK-BR-3 and breast cancer cells were plated in 96 well plates and incubated for 24h at 37 °C-5% Co2. After incubation with increasing concentrations of HRG Beta3 (10min), medium was removed and cells were lysed with 50µl of Lysis buffer for 30min at RT under gentle shaking. 16 µL of lysate were transferred into a 384-well sv white microplate and 4 µL of the HTRF phospho-HER3 detection reagents were added. HTRF signal was recorded after an overnight incubation.

Phospho HER3 modulation in several breast adenocarcinoma cell lines

Inhibition of HER3 phosphorylation by tyrosine kinase inhibitors and therapeutic antibodies

100,000 cells were plated in 96-well plate and incubated for 24 h at 37 °C - 5% Co2. Then, after a pre-treatment with a dose-response of inhibitors, the cells were or were not stimulated with 100 nM HRG Beta1 at 37 °C, 5% CO2. After these steps, medium was removed and cells were lysed with 50 µL of Lysis buffer for 30 min at RT under gentle shaking. For detection, 16 µL of lysate were transferred into 384-well sv white microplates: 4 µL of the HTRF phospho-HER3 detection reagents were added to detect the phosphorylated HER3 and 4 µL of the HTRF total-HER3 assay to detect the total protein. The HTRF signal was recorded after an overnight incubation.
Inhibition of HER3 phosphorylation by tyrosine kinase inhibitors and therapeutic antibodies

Intracellular inhibition by tyrosine kinase inhibitor Lapatinib

Human breast carcinoma  and SKBR3 cells were pre-treated for 30 min with a dose-response of Lapatinib, a small tyrosine kinase inhibitor, then stimulated for 10 min with 100 nM HRG Beta1 for 10 min.

Phospho-HER3 inhibition by lapatinib in MDA-MD-453 cells
Phospho-HER3 inhibition by lapatinib in SKBR3 cells

Inhibition of phospho-HER3 by monoclonal antibodies

Human breast carcinoma BXPC3 cells were pre-treated for 30 min with a dose-response of mAb-X or mAb-Y, then stimulated for 10 min with 100 nM HRG Beta1 for 10 min. Both mAbs were kindly provided by Dr Thierry Chardès (IRCM Montpellier, France).
Inhibition of phospho-HER3 by monoclonal antibodies
Inhibition by mAb-X and mAb-Y kindly provided by Dr Thierry Chardès

HER3 Epidermal growth factor signaling

HER3 is a receptor tyrosine kinase and belongs to the ErbB family of epidermal growth factor receptors. HER3 is present on the cell surface and is the only EGFR family member for which no ligand has been found yet. HER3 receptor activation induces auto-phosphorylation of HER3 on Tyr1289. This provides docking sites for a variety of adaptor proteins, kinases & phosphatases that induce downstream activation of several signal transduction cascades. The HER3/ErbB receptor regulates various biological processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation, survival, adhesion, migration & angiogenesis. Hyperactivity of HER3 is associated with cancer which make HER3 a key target for anti-cancer therapies. Heterodimerization of HER3 with HER2 relates to an increase in cancer aggressiveness.
HER3 Epidermal growth factor signaling pathway

Simplified pathway dissection with HTRF phospho-assays and CyBi-felix liquid handling

Analyse of PI3K/AKT/mTor translational control pathway - Application Notes

Open R&D: Sanofi Access Platform

In collaboration with Sanofi - Scientific Presentations

Lysis buffer compatibility

Cell Signaling: Biomarkers, Phospho- & total-protein Assays - Flyers

HTRF cellular phospho-protein assays

Physiologically relevant results fo fast flowing research - Flyers

Species compatibility

Cell Signaling: Biomarkers, Phospho- & total-protein assays - Flyers

Universal HTRF® phospho-protein platform: from 2D, 3D, primary cells to patient derived tumor cells

Analysis of a large panel of diverse biological samples and cellular models - Posters

HTRF phospho assays reveal subtle drug induced effects in tumor-xenografts

Tumor xenograft analysis: HTRF versus Western blot - Application Notes

HTRF cell-based phospho-protein data normalization

Valuable guidelines for efficiently analyzing and interpreting results - Application Notes

HTRF phospho-total lysis buffer: a universal alternative to RIPA lysis buffers

Increased flexibility of phospho-assays - Application Notes

Best practices for analyzing brain samples with HTRF® phospho assays for neurosciences

Insider Tips for successful sample treatment - Technical Notes

HTRF Alpha-tubulin Housekeeping kit

Properly interpret your compound effect - Application Notes

Optimize your HTRF cell signaling assays on tissues

HTRF and WB compatible guidelines - Technical Notes

Key guidelines to successful cell signaling experiments

Mastering the art of cell signaling assays optimization - Guides

HTRF phospho-assays reveal subtle drug-induced effects

Detailed protocol and direct comparison with WB - Posters

Best practices for analyzing tumor xenografts with HTRF phospho assays

Protocol for tumor xenograft analysis with HTRF - Technical Notes

How to run a cell based phospho HTRF assay

What to expect at the bench - Videos

Unleash the potential of your phosphorylation research with HTRF

Unmatched ease of use, sensitivity and specificity assays - Videos

HTRF Product Catalog

All your HTRF assays in one document! - Catalog

A guide to Homogeneous Time Resolved Fluorescence

General principles of HTRF - Guides

How HTRF compares to Western Blot and ELISA

Get the brochure about technology comparison. - Brochures

HTRF® cell signaling platform combined with iCell® Hepatocytes

A solution for phospho-protein analysis in metabolic disorders - Posters

Unleash the potential of your phosphorylation research with HTRF

A fun video introducing you to phosphorylation assays with HTRF - Videos

How to run a cell based phospho HTRF assay

3' video to set up your Phospho assay - Videos

Guidelines for Cell Culture and Lysis in Different Formats Prior to HTRF Detection

Seeding and lysing recommendations for a number of cell culture vessels. - Technical Notes

Assessment of drug efficacy and toxicity by combining innovative technologies

Combination of AlphaLISA®, HTRF®, or AlphaLISA® SureFire® Ultra™ immunoassays with the ATPlite™ 1step cell viability assay - Application Notes

Methodological Aspects of Homogeneous Time-Resolved Fluorescence (HTRF)

Learn how to reduce time and sample consumption - Application Notes

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