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Association details:
Evidence:
Evidence Level:
Sensitive: C3 – Early Trials
New
Title:

Activating Mutations in the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Underlying Responsiveness of Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer to Gefitinib

Excerpt:
A subgroup of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer have specific mutations in the EGFR gene, which correlate with clinical responsiveness to the tyrosine kinase inhibitor gefitinib....Figure 2. Mutations in the EGFR Gene in Gefitinib-Responsive Tumors....The 5' breakpoint of the delL747–T751insS mutation is preceded by a T-to-C substitution that does not alter the encoded amino acid.
DOI:
10.1056/NEJMoa040938