The monomer to dimer ratio varies between different DDR1 isoforms.
MCF7 cells stably transfected with DDR1a-FLAG and DDR1d-FLAG were stimulated
with collagen for 18 h and lysed. DDR1 expression was detected by the
monoclonal anti-FLAG antibody (1:1000 dilution). A, DDR1a was
detected as a monomer (125 kDa, arrow) under reducing conditions and
as both a monomer and dimer (250 kDa, chevron) under nonreducing
conditions irrespective of collagen (Col) stimulation. B,
DDR1d was detected as a monomer (75 kDa, arrow) under reducing
conditions and as both a monomer and dimer (150 kDa, chevron) under
nonreducing conditions irrespective of collagen stimulation. These experiments
were carried out a minimum of three times and very similar results
obtained.