It is demonstrated that the cells identified by the specific immunohistochemical stain overexpress an 185 kD glycoprotein that bridges the cell membrane and possesses intracellular tyrosine kinase activity. Which of the following is the most likely function of this protein?

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Eductional Objective: The HER2 oncogene produces a transmembrane glycoprotein that belongs to the family of epidermal growth factor receptors and has intrinsic tyrosine kinase activity. The prognosis is worse and the chance of the disease returning is higher when this protein is overexpressed.

It Is Demonstrated That the Cells Identified by the Specific