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HER2 SIGNALING PLAYS A ROLE IN MANY TUMOR TYPES^1-3

HER2 signaling via the HER2/HER3 heterodimer drives tumor cell proliferation and survival^1,2
The HER2/HER3 heterodimer delivers the most potent signal for proliferation in tumor cells that overexpress HER2^2-4
Targeting other HER family members, such as EGFR (HER1), does not functionally suppress HER2 signaling, and may introduce off-target toxicities such as diarrhea and rash^5-9

HER2 inhibition is being explored as a treatment approach in multiple tumor types, including mCRC.¹⁰

Optimizing treatment through simultaneous HER2 inhibition

EGFR = epidermal growth factor receptor; HER = human epidermal growth factor receptor.

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HER2 SIGNALING PLAYS A ROLE IN MANY TUMOR TYPES1-3

HER2 inhibition is being explored as a treatment approach in multiple tumor types, including mCRC.10

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HER2 SIGNALING PLAYS A ROLE IN MANY TUMOR TYPES^1-3

HER2 inhibition is being explored as a treatment approach in multiple tumor types, including mCRC.¹⁰