Which of the Following Typically Occurs in HER2+ Breast Cancer

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following typically occurs in HER2+ breast cancer cells in response to treatment with Herceptin?

• A)Levels of phosphorylated Akt decrease.
• B)Transphosphorylation of the HER3 receptor by HER2 tyrosine kinase is reduced.
• C)Phosphorylation of PRAS is reduced.
• D)Cells become more sensitive to radiation and chemotherapy.
• E)All of the above.

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