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Oncogenic, Functional evidence:
Oncogenic: The study discusses TIE2 mutations causing chronic activation of the MAPK pathway, which contributes to the loss of normal endothelial cell monolayer and is implicated in tumor development or progression. This indicates that the somatic variants in TIE2 play a role in the pathogenesis of venous malformations, aligning with oncogenic behavior.
Functional: The research demonstrates that TIE2 mutations result in defective receptor trafficking and altered subcellular localization, which affects the receptor's response to its ligand. This alteration in molecular function is indicative of the functional impact of the mutations on the TIE2 protein.