Receptor Tyrosine Kinases: Signalling and Regulation

This lecture covers the structure and function of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs), focusing on their activation through ligand binding, dimerization, and phosphorylation. It explores the downstream signalling cascades initiated by RTKs and the regulatory mechanisms involved. The lecture also discusses the implications of RTK dysregulation in diseases such as cancer, highlighting the potential therapeutic strategies targeting RTKs. Additional topics include the auto-inhibition mechanisms and the pharmaceutical approaches for targeting RTKs. Further reading suggestions are provided for a deeper understanding of RTK biology.

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A tyrosine kinase is an enzyme that can transfer a phosphate group from ATP to the tyrosine residues of specific proteins inside a cell. It functions as an "on" or "off" switch in many cellular functions. Tyrosine kinases belong to a larger class of enzymes known as protein kinases which also attach phosphates to other amino acids such as serine and threonine. Phosphorylation of proteins by kinases is an important mechanism for communicating signals within a cell (signal transduction) and regulating cellular activity, such as cell division.

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