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  1. Nov 2025
    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how MET inhibitors suppressed tumor growth in xenograft models and reports a case where treatment with the targeted inhibitor crizotinib led to substantial tumor shrinkage, indicating a correlation between the MET fusion variant and response to therapy.

      Oncogenic: The identification of MET fusions that activated MAPK signaling and induced aggressive glial tumors in vivo provides evidence that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development and progression in pediatric glioblastoma.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses TP53 and MDM2 alterations as being associated with cisplatin resistance, indicating that these variants may correlate with treatment response and resistance to chemotherapy. The mention of actionable alterations in cisplatin-resistant GCTs suggests potential sensitivity to targeted therapies, further supporting the predictive nature of these findings.

      Prognostic: The abstract states that TP53 and MDM2 alterations predicted adverse prognosis independent of the IGCCCG model, indicating that these variants correlate with inferior outcomes such as increased risk of cancer-related death. This suggests that the presence of these alterations can provide prognostic information regarding disease outcome.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The L768S mutation is described as contributing to tumor development, as it exhibited a significant increase in tyrosine kinase-specific activity and promoted rapid growth in xenograft experiments. This indicates that the mutation plays a role in the oncogenic process within HER2-negative breast cancer.

      Predictive: The study discusses how the L768S mutation affects sensitivity to HER2-targeted therapies, indicating that it may correlate with treatment response. Specifically, the presence of this mutation in HER2-negative tumors suggests a potential for these tumors to benefit from targeted therapies, highlighting its predictive nature regarding treatment outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the antitumor activity of dabrafenib plus trametinib specifically in patients with BRAF(V600E)-mutant NSCLC, indicating a correlation between the presence of this variant and the response to the therapy. The mention of "BRAF inhibition has shown antitumour activity" supports the predictive nature of the evidence regarding treatment response.

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that BRAF mutations, including V600E, act as oncogenic drivers in non-small cell lung cancer, which indicates that these variants contribute to tumor development or progression. This classification is supported by the context of the study focusing on a specific mutation known to drive cancer.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how CDK12 deficiency serves as a clinically relevant biomarker of PARP1/2 inhibitor sensitivity, indicating that the presence of this variant correlates with response to therapy. The mention of "sensitivity to PARP1/2 inhibition" directly links the variant to treatment outcomes, fulfilling the criteria for predictive evidence.

      Diagnostic: The identification of CDK12 as a biomarker of PARP1/2 inhibitor sensitivity suggests its role in classifying patients who may benefit from this specific therapy, thus providing diagnostic evidence. The abstract states that CDK12 is one of the genes significantly mutated in high-grade serous ovarian cancer, further supporting its use in defining a disease subtype.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies 3' end deletions in the EPCAM gene as a novel cause of Lynch syndrome, indicating that these deletions are used to classify and confirm the diagnosis of this genetic condition. The mention of the frequency of EPCAM deletions in confirmed Lynch syndrome families further supports its role as a diagnostic marker.

    1. nan

      Predisposing evidence:

      Predisposing: The abstract describes familial platelet disorder with predisposition to acute myelogenous leukaemia (FPD/AML) as an autosomal dominant disorder, indicating that the variant confers inherited risk for developing the disease. The mention of "haploinsufficiency of CBFA2" causing a congenital platelet defect and predisposing individuals to leukaemia further supports this classification.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The abstract states that "the circulating concentrations of C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 10 (CXCL10), Fms-related tyrosine kinase 3 ligand (FLT3LG), interferon gamma (IFNG), and C-C motif chemokine ligand 4 (CCL4) were significantly associated with overall survival in both cohorts," indicating that these biomarkers correlate with disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Predictive: The conclusion mentions that "High circulating levels of CXCL10 and FLT3LG predicted worse survival for patients with OS," suggesting that these biomarkers may correlate with treatment response or resistance, which aligns with predictive evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract states that BRAF inhibitors are the standard treatment for metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600 mutations, indicating a correlation between the presence of this variant and the response to therapy. Additionally, the results highlight improved survival outcomes with BRAF inhibitors in patients with BRAF mutations, further supporting the predictive nature of this evidence.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that all patients had BRAFV600E mutations, which implies that this variant is used to classify and confirm the presence of a specific subtype of melanoma. This association with a specific disease subtype qualifies the evidence as diagnostic.

      Oncogenic: The results section discusses the prevalence of BRAF mutations in malignant melanoma, specifically noting that the BRAF V600E mutation is the most common. This indicates that the variant contributes to tumor development or progression, supporting its classification as oncogenic.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the correlation between isocitrate dehydrogenase 1/2 mutations and the response to venetoclax treatment, indicating that these mutations may serve as predictive markers of response consistent with BCL2 dependence. This suggests that the presence of these mutations could influence the effectiveness of the therapy in patients with AML.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The presence of the T790M mutation is used to define a clinical subset of patients with acquired resistance to EGFR TKIs, indicating its role in classifying disease progression and prognosis.

      Prognostic: The study reports that patients with the T790M mutation have a significantly longer postprogression survival compared to those without the mutation, suggesting that T790M correlates with a more favorable disease outcome.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the emergence of imatinib-resistant clones in patients with metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) and correlates this with disease progression, indicating that the presence of specific mutations in the KIT and PDGFRA kinases is associated with resistance to imatinib therapy.

      Oncogenic: The identification of new activating kinase mutations in 80% of patients with progressive disease suggests that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression in the context of GISTs.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses clonal chromosome aberrations involving 2p23 and the rearrangement of the ALK gene, suggesting that these alterations contribute to the development of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMT). This indicates that the variant plays a role in tumor progression, aligning with the definition of oncogenic evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how mutation scoring based on in vitro inhibitory concentration of TKI-mutation pairs can predict long-term clinical outcomes, indicating that the T315I variant has a low sensitivity to treatment, which correlates with response rates to therapy.

      Prognostic: The results indicate that tumors with low and intermediate mutation scores, including those with the T315I variant, had worse event-free and overall survival rates compared to those with highly sensitive mutations, demonstrating a correlation with disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Predisposing, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predisposing: The study identifies germline mutations in the ALK gene as the main cause of familial neuroblastoma, indicating that these inherited mutations confer a risk for developing the disease.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that somatically acquired mutations in the ALK gene were predicted to be oncogenic drivers, as they resulted in constitutive phosphorylation and were linked to tumor growth.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract states that EGFR gene mutations, including G719X, predict favorable responses to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This indicates a correlation between the presence of the G719X variant and the effectiveness of specific therapies, qualifying it as predictive evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of trastuzumab-DM1 (T-DM1) in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, indicating that the response rates were higher among patients with confirmed HER2-positive tumors. This suggests a correlation between the HER2 variant status and the response to the therapy, classifying it as predictive evidence.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that the response rates were higher among patients with confirmed HER2-positive tumors, which implies that the HER2 status is used to classify and confirm the disease subtype (HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer). This supports the classification as diagnostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract discusses the identification of individuals at increased risk of hereditary cancer syndromes and presents criteria for cancer genetic consultation referral, indicating that the variant is used to classify or confirm a disease or subtype. This aligns with the definition of the Diagnostic evidence type, as it involves the use of specific criteria to identify individuals who may harbor genetic variants associated with cancer risk.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses somatic mutations of EGFR that are associated with "oncogene addiction," indicating that these mutations contribute to tumor development or progression. The mention of "oncogenic shock" further supports the idea that these mutations play a critical role in the cancer's response to treatment, which is characteristic of oncogenic variants.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies rearrangements of the RET proto-oncogene, specifically the CCDC6-RET fusion, as potential driver mutations in lung adenocarcinoma, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development and progression. The evidence is supported by the demonstration of the biological relevance of the CCDC6-RET gene products in promoting cell growth and survival.

      Predictive: The study evaluates the efficacy of RET inhibitors, such as vandetanib, in reducing cell viability and demonstrates that treatment with these inhibitors can effectively target the CCDC6-RET fusion, suggesting a correlation with response to therapy. This indicates that the presence of the RET fusion may predict sensitivity to RET-targeted treatments.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies RET rearrangements as rare oncogenic alterations in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), indicating that these variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

      Predictive: The results demonstrate that vandetanib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, shows clinical antitumor activity in patients with advanced RET-rearranged NSCLC, suggesting that the presence of RET rearrangements correlates with response to this specific therapy.

      Diagnostic: The study defines RET rearrangement as a new molecular subgroup of NSCLC, indicating its role in classifying patients for targeted therapy, which aligns with the criteria for diagnostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study reports that the response rate of 33% with dabrafenib in patients with advanced BRAF V600E-mutant lung cancers indicates a correlation between the BRAF V600E variant and sensitivity to this specific therapy. This suggests that the presence of the BRAF V600E variant can predict treatment response to BRAF inhibitors.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of the CDK4/6 inhibitor ribociclib in combination with letrozole, indicating that this treatment correlates with improved progression-free survival in patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. This suggests a predictive relationship between the variant (in this case, the treatment regimen) and the response to therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how the variant rs9637468 is associated with overall survival (OS) in patients treated with gemcitabine, indicating that it may help predict response to this therapy in pancreatic cancer. The mention of "gemcitabine response" directly links the variant to treatment outcomes, fulfilling the criteria for predictive evidence.

      Prognostic: The results indicate that rs9637468 is associated with overall survival (OS) of patients treated with gemcitabine, which correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy. This association with OS suggests that the variant may have prognostic implications for patients undergoing treatment.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Predisposing evidence:

      Predisposing: The study discusses "familial CEBPA mutations" and indicates that these mutations are "germ-line," which confers an inherited risk for developing acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This aligns with the definition of predisposing evidence as it highlights the genetic basis of the disease in affected families.

      Prognostic: The abstract mentions a "cumulative incidence of relapse in familial AML was 56% at 10 years" and "long-term overall survival (10-year overall survival, 67%)," indicating that the presence of CEBPA mutations correlates with disease outcomes independent of therapy. This supports the classification as prognostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that mutations occurring exclusively at arginine-625 in SF3B1 are associated with low-grade uveal melanomas, indicating that these mutations can be used to classify a distinct molecular subset of the disease.

      Oncogenic: The results section describes the identification of deleterious somatic variants in SF3B1, specifically noting that the p.R625C alteration was found in multiple tumor samples, suggesting its role in tumor development or progression in uveal melanoma.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how alterations in the mTOR pathway, specifically a nonsense mutation in TSC2, correlate with sensitivity to everolimus, indicating that this variant may predict treatment response. The mention of resistance developing in a patient after an 18-month response further emphasizes the predictive nature of the variant in relation to therapy outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The identification of a mutation in TSC2 as a negative regulator of mTOR suggests that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma. The study implies that the mutation plays a role in the tumor's response to treatment, reinforcing its oncogenic potential.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract states that mutations in the Bcr-Abl kinase domain may cause resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in chronic myeloid leukemia patients, indicating a correlation between the variant and treatment response. This suggests that the presence of specific mutations can influence the effectiveness of therapy, which aligns with the predictive evidence type.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract discusses how NPM1 mutations in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are associated with sensitivity to arsenic trioxide (ATO) and the beneficial effects of combining ATO with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) in treatment, indicating a correlation with treatment response. The statement about NPM1 mutant downregulation by ATO/ATRA potentiating response to daunorubicin further supports this classification.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the sensitivity of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring the ALK rearrangement to the ALK inhibitor ceritinib, indicating a correlation between the presence of the ALK variant and the response to therapy. The overall response rate of 58% among patients treated with ceritinib further supports this predictive evidence regarding treatment efficacy.

      Oncogenic: The mention of ALK rearrangement in NSCLC suggests that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression, as it is associated with the cancer type being studied. The context of resistance mutations in ALK also implies its role in oncogenesis within the framework of the disease.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the objective response rate (ORR) of alectinib in patients with crizotinib-refractory ALK-positive NSCLC, indicating that the variant (ALK rearrangement) correlates with treatment response to alectinib, a specific therapy. The mention of ORR and progression-free survival highlights the predictive nature of the variant in relation to therapy outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the occurrence of BCR-ABL mutations, including T315I, and their contribution to resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy, indicating a correlation between the variant and treatment response. The mention of "imatinib-resistant" mutations suggests that T315I is associated with resistance to this specific therapy.

      Diagnostic: The abstract notes the incidence of the T315I mutation in patients with varying Sokal scores, implying its role in classifying or defining a subset of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia based on mutation status. This association with specific patient characteristics supports its use as a diagnostic marker.

      Oncogenic: The T315I mutation is mentioned in the context of patients progressing to accelerated phase/blast crisis, indicating that it contributes to tumor progression in chronic myeloid leukemia. This suggests that T315I has oncogenic properties, as it is associated with a more aggressive disease state.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study evaluates the response of patients with CML and ALL to the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor STI571, indicating that the presence of the BCR-ABL variant correlates with treatment response, as evidenced by the reported response rates in patients with myeloid and lymphoid blast crises.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that BCR-ABL is present in virtually all cases of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and in a significant percentage of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), suggesting its role in defining and confirming these diseases.

    2. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study evaluates the response of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) to the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor STI571, indicating a correlation between the presence of the BCR-ABL variant and treatment response. The results show that a significant percentage of patients experienced a response to the therapy, demonstrating the predictive nature of the variant in relation to treatment efficacy.

      Diagnostic: The presence of the BCR-ABL variant is used to classify patients with CML and ALL, as it is noted to be present in virtually all cases of CML and in a significant percentage of ALL cases. This establishes the variant as a key biomarker for diagnosing these diseases.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the use of STI571, a specific inhibitor of the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase, in treating patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), indicating that the presence of the BCR-ABL variant correlates with response to this therapy. The results show significant antileukemic activity and complete hematologic responses in patients treated with doses of 300 mg or more, highlighting the variant's role in treatment sensitivity.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that BCR-ABL is a constitutively activated tyrosine kinase that causes chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development and progression in this disease context. The evidence of its transforming function supports its classification as oncogenic.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the response rates of various EGFR mutations, including L861Q, to EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) like gefitinib and erlotinib, indicating that these mutations show moderate sensitivities to these therapies. This suggests a correlation between the presence of the L861Q variant and the effectiveness of specific treatments, which aligns with the predictive evidence type.

      Oncogenic: The mention of somatic mutations in the EGFR gene, including L861Q, in the context of lung adenocarcinoma implies that these mutations contribute to tumor development or progression. This classification is supported by the context of the study focusing on mutations that are prevalent in cancer and their implications for targeted therapy.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study describes the use of a mouse embryonic stem cell-based functional assay to characterize BRCA2 variants, indicating that these variants alter molecular or biochemical function, such as their ability to rescue lethality in Brca2-deficient cells and their effect on sensitivity to DNA-damaging agents.

      Oncogenic: The classification of the BRCA2 variants as pathogenic or non-pathogenic based on their effects on genomic integrity and homologous recombination suggests that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that miR-34a significantly sensitized the anticancer effects of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), suggesting that the variant correlates with response to this specific therapy in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients.

      Prognostic: The loss of expression of miR-34a is associated with disease progression and poor prognosis in PDAC patients, indicating that this variant correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Predisposing evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the identification of germline mutations in the STK11 gene that are associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, indicating that these mutations can be used to define and confirm the diagnosis of this autosomal-dominant disorder.

      Predisposing: The abstract explicitly states that the identified mutations in the STK11 gene are germline mutations, which confer inherited risk for developing Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, a condition characterized by an increased risk for various neoplasms.

    1. nan

      Predisposing evidence:

      Predisposing: The study discusses hereditary cancer syndromes and identifies truncating germline mutations in the LKB1 gene associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, indicating that these mutations confer an inherited risk for developing the disease. The mention of "germline mutations" and the context of a hereditary syndrome supports this classification.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The G497W mutation in SMO is associated with resistance to vismodegib, as it interferes with drug binding, indicating that this variant correlates with treatment response. The abstract specifically mentions that the mutation contributes to primary resistance in a patient undergoing treatment with vismodegib.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study establishes that HMGA2-LPP and LPP-HMGA2 fusion genes are specific to lipoma, while TLS-CHOP and EWS-CHOP are specific to liposarcoma, indicating their use in classifying these adipocytic tumors. This classification supports the notion that these fusion genes can be used as biomarkers for diagnosing specific tumor types.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how PDK1 and SGK1 contribute to the resistance of PIK3CA-mutant cancer cells to PI3Kalpha inhibition, indicating that the variant's presence correlates with treatment response. This suggests that targeting these kinases can restore sensitivity to therapy, which aligns with predictive evidence.

      Functional: The results mention measuring S6 phosphorylation as a readout of mTORC1 activity, indicating that the variant affects molecular function related to signaling pathways. This suggests that the variant alters biochemical activity, which is characteristic of functional evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study evaluates gefitinib in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer and discusses clinical outcomes such as progression-free survival and response rates, indicating a focus on the relationship between the variant (in this case, the EGFR signaling pathway) and treatment response.

      Oncogenic: The study analyzes tumor biopsies for activation of the EGFR signaling pathway, which is indicative of the variant's role in tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of evaluating gefitinib's efficacy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study compares the efficacy of afatinib and gefitinib in treatment-naive patients with EGFR mutation-positive non-small-cell lung cancer, specifically mentioning the Leu858Arg variant. This indicates that the variant is associated with treatment response, making it predictive of therapy outcomes.

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that patients with a common EGFR mutation, including Leu858Arg, were included in the study, suggesting that this variant is used to classify patients as having EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC. This supports its role as a diagnostic marker for the disease.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that the substitution of threonine with isoleucine in the Abl kinase domain is associated with resistance to the Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor STI-571, suggesting that this variant correlates with treatment response. The phrase "sufficient to confer STI-571 resistance" directly links the variant to therapeutic implications.

      Oncogenic: The evidence presented shows that the threonine to isoleucine substitution contributes to drug resistance, which is a critical aspect of tumor progression in the context of chronic myeloid leukemia. This variant's role in conferring resistance indicates its involvement in oncogenic processes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how the addition of retinoic acid (RA) to chemotherapy may improve survival in patients with NPM1 mutations, indicating a correlation between the NPM1 variant and response to therapy. The mention of "proposed benefit of adding RA to chemotherapy in NPM1 mutant AMLs" supports this classification.

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that NPM1 mutations contribute to the disorganization of promyelocytic leukemia (PML) nuclear bodies and lead to differentiation and apoptosis in AML, suggesting that the NPM1 variant plays a role in tumor development or progression. This aligns with the definition of oncogenic variants contributing to cancer biology.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how overexpression of CRIPTO1 in EGFR-mutated NSCLC cells leads to resistance against EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) like erlotinib, indicating a correlation between the variant and treatment response. The mention of "erlotinib sensitivity" and "erlotinib resistance" directly relates to the predictive nature of the variant's impact on therapy outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The evidence presented shows that CRIPTO1 contributes to the development of resistance in EGFR-mutated NSCLC cells, suggesting its role in tumor progression. The activation of SRC and induction of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) further supports the oncogenic behavior of the variant in the context of cancer development.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the acquired resistance involving the BTK C481S mutation in the context of treatment with the BTK inhibitor ibrutinib, indicating that this variant is associated with resistance to therapy. This suggests that the presence of the C481S mutation may predict a lack of response to ibrutinib treatment in patients with mantle cell lymphoma.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the treatment of a patient with advanced colorectal cancer using trastuzumab based on the presence of the ERBB2 p.L755S mutation, indicating a correlation between the variant and the therapeutic approach, which aligns with predictive evidence regarding treatment response.

      Diagnostic: The mention of the ERBB2 p.L755S mutation in the context of identifying genetic driver events in tumors suggests its role in classifying or defining the disease, supporting its classification as diagnostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the effectiveness of the combination of selinexor and ibrutinib in CLL, particularly noting that it is effective in a cell line harboring the BTK C481S mutation, which suggests that this variant may influence treatment response and resistance to therapy.

      Oncogenic: The mention of the BTK C481S mutation in the context of acquired resistance to ibrutinib indicates that this somatic variant contributes to tumor progression and the development of resistance mechanisms in CLL.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the response to targeted therapy in patients with FGFR2 fusions, indicating that these genetic alterations correlate with treatment response. The mention of the E384X variant as a negative regulator of EGFR suggests its potential relevance in therapeutic contexts, particularly in relation to treatment strategies targeting the EGFR pathway.

      Oncogenic: The E384X variant is described as an SNV in ERRFI1, which is a negative regulator of EGFR, implying its role in tumor biology and potentially contributing to tumor development or progression. This suggests that the variant may have oncogenic implications, particularly in the context of cholangiocarcinoma.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that NF1 mutant melanomas can be effectively treated with EGFR inhibitors, indicating a correlation between the variant and response to therapy.

      Diagnostic: The results section describes the identification of mutational profiles in melanoma samples, specifically noting that C>T transitions are characteristic of cutaneous melanoma, which supports the use of this variant in defining the disease subtype.

      Oncogenic: The results highlight that the C>T transitions are part of the mutational spectra associated with cutaneous melanoma, suggesting that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study mentions that six (4%) of the GBM tumors were IDH1 p.R132H-mutated, indicating that this variant is used to classify or confirm a specific subtype of the disease, which aligns with the definition of a diagnostic evidence type.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the IDH1 p.R132H mutation in the tumors suggests that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression, which is characteristic of oncogenic evidence.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Functional evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract discusses the improvement in the accuracy of diagnosis for diffuse gliomas, indicating that the study evaluates genetic/clinical correlations, which may include the variant C228T as part of the diagnostic criteria for glioma classification.

      Functional: The results section mentions the mutational analysis of the TERT promoter, specifically referring to the C228T variant, which implies that this variant is being analyzed for its molecular characteristics, such as its role in the context of tumor genetics.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses how the mispairing of guanine with thymine during DNA replication, specifically the O6-meG/T mismatch, alters the cellular response to temozolomide treatment by initiating futile cycles of the mismatch repair machinery, leading to DNA damage and cell death. This indicates a change in molecular function due to the variant's presence.

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that promoter methylation-mediated silencing of MGMT is associated with increased sensitivity towards temozolomide, suggesting that the guanine-thymine mispairing impacts the response to this specific therapy. This correlation indicates a predictive relationship between the variant and treatment outcome.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies a de novo pathogenic variant in ELOC (c.236A>G, p.Tyr79Cys) in a proband with VHL disease, suggesting that genetic testing for ELOC variants should be performed in individuals with suspected VHL disease who do not have detectable VHL variants. This indicates the variant's role in classifying or confirming the disease.

      Oncogenic: The p.Tyr79Cys substitution is described as a mutational hotspot in sporadic VHL-competent RCC and has been shown to mimic the effects of pVHL deficiency on hypoxic signaling, indicating its contribution to tumor development or progression. This supports the classification of the variant as oncogenic due to its association with cancer-related mechanisms.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that AR gene rearrangements in CRPC tumors are associated with resistance to endocrine therapies, specifically mentioning that cell lines with these rearrangements were resistant to the AR antagonist enzalutamide. This suggests a correlation between the variant and treatment response, classifying it as predictive evidence.

      Oncogenic: The abstract describes AR gene rearrangements as contributing to the development and progression of CRPC, highlighting their role in promoting the expression of tumor-specific AR variants. This supports the classification of the variant as oncogenic due to its involvement in tumor development.

    2. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that AR gene rearrangements in CRPC tumors are associated with resistance to endocrine therapies, specifically mentioning that cell lines with these rearrangements were resistant to the AR antagonist enzalutamide. This suggests a correlation between the variant and treatment response, classifying it as predictive evidence.

      Oncogenic: The abstract describes AR gene rearrangements as contributing to the development and progression of CRPC, highlighting their role in promoting the expression of tumor-specific AR variants. This supports the classification of the variant as oncogenic due to its involvement in tumor development.

    3. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that AR gene rearrangements in CRPC tumors are associated with resistance to endocrine therapies, specifically mentioning that cell lines with these rearrangements were resistant to the AR antagonist enzalutamide. This suggests a correlation between the variant and treatment response, classifying it as predictive evidence.

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that AR gene rearrangements contribute to the development and progression of CRPC, highlighting their role in tumor-specific AR variant expression. This supports the classification of the variant as oncogenic due to its involvement in tumor development.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies the 1520C>A mutation (T507K) in the PTPN11 gene as contributing to tumor development, as evidenced by its ability to induce transformed foci in NIH3T3 cells and promote tumor formation in nude mice, indicating its role as an oncoprotein in solid tumors.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the potential diagnostic utility of the TRPS1::PLAG1 fusion for determining tumor origin, indicating that this variant can help classify and identify the type of tumor present. The mention of recurrent gene fusions in CMTs and their association with specific histological features further supports its role in disease classification.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies structural rearrangements involving the PLAG1 gene in chondroid syringomas, specifically the formation of NDRG1-PLAG1 and TRPS1-PLAG1 fusion transcripts, which suggests that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

    2. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies structural rearrangements involving the PLAG1 gene in chondroid syringomas, specifically the NDRG1-PLAG1 and TRPS1-PLAG1 fusion transcripts, indicating that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development. The presence of these fusion genes suggests a role in the oncogenic process associated with this type of tumor.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The variant FGFR1 p.V561M is described as imparting resistance to FGFR inhibitors, indicating its role in predicting treatment response and resistance to therapy in the context of pilomyxoid astrocytomas.

      Oncogenic: The study identifies the FGFR1 p.V561M variant as a gatekeeper mutation that contributes to tumor development by imparting resistance to inhibitors, suggesting its role in the oncogenic process of pilomyxoid astrocytomas.

    2. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The variant FGFR1 p.V561M is described as imparting resistance to FGFR inhibitors, indicating its role in predicting treatment response and resistance in the context of therapy for pilomyxoid astrocytomas.

      Oncogenic: The study identifies the FGFR1 p.V561M variant as a gatekeeper mutation that contributes to the tumor's characteristics, suggesting its involvement in tumor development or progression.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the use of FISH analysis for screening ABL1 fusions in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), indicating that the presence of the NUP214-ABL1 fusion can be used to classify or confirm the disease. This suggests that the variant is associated with a specific subtype of leukemia, fulfilling the criteria for diagnostic evidence.

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that ABL1 fusions are potentially targetable by kinase inhibitors, indicating a correlation between the presence of this variant and the response to specific therapies. This aligns with predictive evidence as it suggests that the variant may influence treatment options.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The variant p.Ser695Leu in EZH2 is mentioned in the context of sequencing results, indicating that it is a mutation found in the patient. This suggests that the variant may alter the molecular function of the EZH2 protein, which is relevant to its role in cancer biology.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses the mechanism by which SRA737 and PARPi synergistically inhibit tumor cell growth, indicating that the variant S3C is involved in tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of PARPi-resistant cell lines. This suggests that the variant contributes to the oncogenic processes in these cancer cells.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the addition of pembrolizumab to chemotherapy and its impact on disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with dMMR endometrial cancer, indicating a correlation between the dMMR phenotype and treatment response. The results show a significant hazard ratio for DFS in the dMMR population, suggesting that the variant's presence may predict a better response to the therapy.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions the classification of patients based on their dMMR status, which is used to define a specific subtype of endometrial cancer. This indicates that the dMMR variant is associated with a particular disease phenotype, supporting its role as a diagnostic marker.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study reports that patients with dMMR/MSI-H endometrial cancer treated with dostarlimab plus carboplatin-paclitaxel had a statistically significant reduction in the risk of death, indicating that the variant correlates with response to this specific therapy. The mention of hazard ratios and the context of treatment response supports this classification.

      Prognostic: The results indicate a statistically significant overall survival benefit in patients treated with dostarlimab, with a specific hazard ratio reported for the dMMR/MSI-H population, suggesting that the variant correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy. This aligns with the definition of prognostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the significant increase in progression-free survival among patients with dMMR-MSI-H tumors treated with dostarlimab, indicating that the variant correlates with response to this specific therapy. The results show a marked difference in progression-free survival rates between the dostarlimab and placebo groups, highlighting the predictive nature of the variant in relation to treatment efficacy.

      Prognostic: The results also provide data on overall survival rates at 24 months, suggesting that the presence of the dMMR-MSI-H variant correlates with better survival outcomes independent of therapy. The hazard ratios reported for both progression-free survival and overall survival indicate that this variant has prognostic implications for patients with endometrial cancer.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how alterations in specific tumor suppressor genes, including the Kras G12D variant, can identify patients likely to benefit from immune checkpoint inhibitors combined with chemotherapy, indicating a correlation with treatment response.

      Oncogenic: The variant Kras G12D is part of a genetically engineered model used to assess its role in promoting tumor growth, demonstrating its contribution to tumor development in the context of lung cancer.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study investigates the efficacy of Debio 1347, a selective inhibitor targeting FGFR1-3 fusions, in patients with solid tumors harboring these fusions, indicating a focus on treatment response. The mention of "objective response rate (ORR)" and the evaluation of efficacy directly relates to the predictive nature of the variant's impact on therapy response.

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that the trial involved patients with tumors "harboring a functional FGFR1-3 fusion," which implies that the presence of these fusions is used to classify or define the patient population for the study, thus supporting a diagnostic classification.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the t(4;14) translocation as a characteristic found in approximately 15% of patients with multiple myeloma, indicating its role in classifying patients based on their genetic status. This classification is essential for understanding the disease and tailoring treatment approaches.

      Predictive: The study evaluates the efficacy of dovitinib, an RTK inhibitor, in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, specifically assessing the treatment response based on the presence of the t(4;14) translocation. The mention of treatment response rates in relation to the t(4;14) status suggests a predictive relationship between the variant and therapy outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of fexagratinib, an FGFR inhibitor, in patients with recurrent FGFR-TACC + high-grade gliomas, indicating a correlation between the FGFR-TACC fusion and response to this specific therapy. The mention of a 32-gene signature associated with the benefit of FGFR inhibition further supports the predictive nature of the variant in relation to treatment response.

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that FGFR-TACC fusions are oncogenic and present in high-grade gliomas, indicating that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression. This classification is supported by the context of the study focusing on the safety and efficacy of a treatment targeting these specific fusions.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The variant K27M is associated with the histone H3 K27M mutant protein, which is known to contribute to tumor development or progression in certain cancers, particularly gliomas. The mention of this specific mutant protein in the results section indicates its role in oncogenesis.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract discusses HGAP as an important consideration in the differential diagnosis of isocitrate dehydrogenase-wild-type gliomas, indicating that the variant is used to classify or define a disease subtype. Additionally, it mentions the association with neurofibromatosis 1 syndrome, further supporting its role in diagnosis.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Predisposing evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the identification of germline mutations in patients with pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs), indicating that these variants can lead to an early diagnosis of multiple or more aggressive tumors, which aligns with the use of variants to define or confirm a disease.

      Predisposing: The mention of germline mutations in patients with PPGLs suggests an inherited risk for developing these tumors, particularly in younger patients, which supports the classification of these variants as predisposing.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the variant G2032R in the context of acquired resistance mutations, indicating that taletrectinib shows robust activity against this variant, which correlates with treatment response. This suggests that the presence of G2032R may influence the effectiveness of taletrectinib therapy in patients with NSCLC.

      Prognostic: The results mention prolonged progression-free survival associated with taletrectinib treatment, which implies that the presence of the G2032R variant may correlate with disease outcome independent of therapy. This indicates that the variant could have implications for patient prognosis in the context of treatment with taletrectinib.

      Oncogenic: The mention of G2032R as an acquired resistance mutation suggests that it contributes to tumor progression or development, particularly in the context of resistance to therapy. This aligns with the definition of an oncogenic variant, as it is involved in the cancer's response to treatment.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the drug sensitivity and resistance of the exon 20 insertion variants, specifically mentioning that they have lower sensitivity to 1st-3rd generation EGFR TKIs and that newer inhibitors like BAY-568, TAS6417, and TAK-788 show selective inhibition, indicating a correlation with treatment response.

      Oncogenic: The abstract highlights that somatic mutations in EGFR, including the exon 20 insertions, are frequent drivers of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which supports the notion that these variants contribute to tumor development and progression.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study demonstrates that treatment with osimertinib significantly improves progression-free survival in patients with unresectable EGFR-mutated NSCLC, indicating a correlation between the EGFR mutation and response to this specific therapy. The results show a median progression-free survival of 39.1 months with osimertinib compared to 5.6 months with placebo, highlighting the predictive nature of the EGFR variant in treatment outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The variant M34 is associated with the pathology diagnosis of LUSC (lung squamous cell carcinoma) in the context of the study, indicating its relevance in defining or classifying this disease subtype.

      Predictive: The results indicate that patients with the M34 variant received first-line treatment with chemo+pembrolizumab, and the best response was complete response (CR), suggesting a correlation between this variant and treatment response.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Functional evidence:

      Prognostic: The abstract mentions that "Osteosarcoma (OS) patients with metastasis or recurrent tumors still suffer from poor prognosis," indicating a correlation between the variant and disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Functional: The study discusses how treatment with the DNA demethylating agent 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-aza-dC) "markedly suppressed their growth" and "multiple tumor-suppressor and osteo/chondrogenesis-related genes were re-activated," suggesting that the variant alters molecular function related to gene expression and cellular behavior.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract indicates that selective TRK inhibition by larotrectinib is a therapeutic option specifically for IFS carrying the ETV6-NTRK3 gene fusion, suggesting a correlation between this variant and response to therapy. This aligns with the definition of predictive evidence, as it discusses the effectiveness of a treatment based on the presence of a specific variant.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses kataegis in the context of breast cancer subgroups defined by ER, PR, and HER2/ERBB2 status, indicating its role in classifying and associating with specific tumor characteristics and aggressive phenotypes.

      Prognostic: The abstract mentions that kataegis status was associated with aggressive characteristics in certain breast cancer subgroups, suggesting a correlation with disease outcome, particularly in ERpHER2n tumors.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies the Ph-like gene expression profile and its association with specific genomic alterations in childhood B-lineage ALL, indicating that these genetic lesions can be used to classify and define this high-risk subtype of leukemia.

      Predictive: The findings suggest that the identified targetable genetic lesions, such as CRLF2 rearrangements and ABL-class fusions, may correlate with treatment approaches in precision medicine for Ph-like ALL, indicating their potential role in predicting response to targeted therapies.

    2. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies the Ph-like gene expression profile and its association with high-risk childhood B-lineage ALL, indicating that specific genetic alterations can be used to classify and define this subtype of leukemia.

      Predictive: The findings suggest that the identified targetable genetic lesions, such as CRLF2 rearrangements and ABL-class fusions, may correlate with treatment approaches in precision medicine for Ph-like ALL, indicating potential sensitivity to specific therapies.

    3. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies the Ph-like gene expression profile and its association with specific genetic alterations in childhood B-lineage ALL, indicating its role in classifying this high-risk subtype of leukemia.

      Predictive: The findings support a precision-medicine approach for Ph-like ALL, suggesting that the identified genetic lesions may correlate with response to targeted therapies, which is a key aspect of treatment for this subtype.

    4. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies the Ph-like gene expression profile and its association with specific genetic alterations in childhood B-lineage ALL, indicating its role in classifying this high-risk subtype of leukemia. The mention of the frequency of CRLF2 rearrangements and other genetic lesions further supports the use of these variants in defining the disease.

      Predictive: The findings suggest that the identified genetic alterations, including CRLF2 rearrangements and other targetable lesions, may correlate with treatment approaches in precision medicine for Ph-like ALL, indicating their potential impact on therapy response. The emphasis on targetable genetic lesions implies a relationship with treatment strategies.

    5. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies the Ph-like gene expression profile and its association with high-risk childhood B-lineage ALL, indicating that specific genomic alterations can be used to classify and define this subtype of leukemia.

      Predictive: The findings suggest that the identified targetable genetic lesions, such as CRLF2 rearrangements and ABL-class fusions, may correlate with treatment approaches in precision medicine for Ph-like ALL, indicating potential sensitivity to specific therapies.

    6. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies the Ph-like gene expression profile and its association with specific genetic alterations in childhood B-lineage ALL, indicating that these variants can be used to classify and define this high-risk subtype of leukemia.

      Predictive: The findings suggest that the identified genetic lesions, including CRLF2 rearrangements and other targetable alterations, may correlate with treatment response in the context of precision medicine for Ph-like ALL, highlighting their potential role in guiding therapy.

    7. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies the Ph-like gene expression profile and its association with specific genetic alterations in childhood B-lineage ALL, indicating its role in classifying this high-risk subtype of leukemia. The mention of the frequency of CRLF2 rearrangements and other genomic alterations further supports the use of these variants in defining the disease.

      Predictive: The findings suggest that the identified genetic lesions, including CRLF2 rearrangements and other targetable alterations, may correlate with treatment approaches in precision medicine for Ph-like ALL, indicating their potential impact on therapy response. The emphasis on targetable genetic lesions implies a relationship with treatment strategies.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that higher numbers of somatic mutations and copy number alterations (CNAs) significantly correlated with worse survival, indicating that these genetic alterations are associated with disease outcomes independent of therapy. Additionally, it identifies specific mutations and amplifications, such as PD-L1, as independent poor prognostic factors in aggressive ATL, further supporting the prognostic nature of these findings.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that aggressive and indolent ATL subtypes are associated with different genetic alterations, which helps classify the disease into molecularly distinct subsets. This classification based on genetic profiles indicates the use of these variants in defining and understanding the disease subtypes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the association of the L858R mutation with treatment outcomes, indicating that patients with this mutation have a similar overall survival (OS) compared to those with uncommon, actionable variants when treated with first-line EGFR inhibitors. This suggests that the presence of the L858R variant correlates with response to therapy, which is a key aspect of predictive evidence.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that activating mutations in EGFR, including L858R, are a common mechanism of malignant transformation in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This indicates that the L858R variant contributes to tumor development, supporting its classification as oncogenic.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that testing for driver mutations identifies patients who benefit from TKI-therapy, indicating that the presence of such mutations, including T790M, correlates with response to specific therapies. Additionally, the results highlight that the presence of a driver mutation predicts response to specific TKIs, further supporting the predictive nature of the T790M variant in the context of treatment.

      Prognostic: The results section states that EGFR-positive NSCLC is associated with improved prognosis, suggesting that the presence of the T790M variant may correlate with disease outcomes independent of therapy. This indicates that T790M could have prognostic implications in the context of NSCLC.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The variant p.V617F is mentioned as a major diagnostic criterion for the diagnosis of Polycythemia Vera (PV), indicating its role in defining and confirming the disease. The presence of this mutation is used to classify the disease, which aligns with the definition of a diagnostic evidence type.

      Oncogenic: The mention of the JAK2 p.V617F mutation in the context of diagnostic criteria for PV suggests that it contributes to tumor development or progression, as it is a well-known somatic mutation associated with myeloproliferative neoplasms. This aligns with the oncogenic evidence type, as it indicates the variant's role in the pathogenesis of the disease.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study evaluates the immunophenotypes and karyotypes of patients with childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) associated with the t(1;19) and der(19)t(1;19) translocations, suggesting that these variants can be used to classify distinct subtypes of ALL.

      Predictive: The results indicate that patients with the t(1;19) and der(19)t(1;19) translocations did not respond to therapy as well as those with early pre-B ALL, highlighting the predictive nature of these variants in terms of treatment response.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The identification of the COL1A1-PDGFB gene fusion allows greater choice of targeted therapy in these patients, indicating that the variant correlates with response to specific therapies.

      Diagnostic: The COL1A1-PDGFB gene fusion is associated with a specific subtype of uterine sarcoma, which supports its use in defining and classifying this disease entity.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies the SH3PXD2A::HTRA1 fusion in schwannomas and discusses its prevalence and association with specific clinicopathologic characteristics, indicating its role in defining and classifying these tumors. The mention of "fusion-positive schwannomas" and their distinct features supports the classification of this variant as a diagnostic marker.

      Predictive: The study establishes a correlation between the presence of the SH3PXD2A::HTRA1 fusion and specific histological features, such as the 'serpentine' palisading pattern, which can predict fusion status with high sensitivity and specificity. This suggests that the variant may be used to predict certain characteristics of the tumors, aligning with predictive evidence.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses the identification of EGFR internal tandem duplications (ITD) in tumors, specifically noting their presence in congenital mesoblastic nephromas and other pediatric sarcomas. This suggests that the EGFR ITD contributes to tumor development or progression in these specific cancer types.

      Diagnostic: The study highlights the association of EGFR ITD with specific tumor types, particularly in pediatric sarcomas, indicating its role in defining or classifying these tumors. The identification of this variant in a subset of tumors supports its use as a biomarker for diagnosis.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study indicates that adult patients with t(1;19)(q23;p13) positive ALL had a favorable prognosis, as evidenced by the reported 5-year cumulative incidence of relapse and overall survival rates. This suggests that the variant correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study indicates that the t(1;19) variant is an independent risk factor for isolated CNS relapse, suggesting that it correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy. This is supported by the mention of event-free survival and the cumulative incidence of relapse in patients with this variant.

      Diagnostic: The t(1;19) is used to classify and define a specific subtype of B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), as indicated by its association with the TCF3/PBX1 fusion. This classification is crucial for understanding the disease and its treatment implications.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the t(1;19) chromosomal translocation as being observed in 25% of children with pre-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and highlights its association with an adverse treatment outcome, indicating its role in defining and classifying the disease. The detection of E2A/PBX1 fusion transcripts in a majority of cases further supports its use as a biomarker for this subtype of leukemia.

      Oncogenic: The findings suggest that the E2A/PBX1 fusion resulting from the t(1;19) translocation is an important pathogenic event in t(1;19) ALL, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression in this specific leukemia type.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the t(1;19) translocation and its association with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), indicating that it is a common genetic alteration used to classify the disease. The mention of different mechanisms leading to the formation of the der(19) and the investigation of markers proximal to the breakpoint further supports its role in defining the disease subtype.

      Oncogenic: The t(1;19) translocation is described as one of the most common translocations in ALL, suggesting that it contributes to tumor development or progression. The study's focus on the mechanisms of how the der(19) arises indicates its potential role in oncogenesis within the context of leukemia.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the identification of patients with E2A-PBX1 positive translocations, indicating that the presence of this specific variant is used to classify and confirm a subtype of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The development of a fluorescence in situ hybridization assay to detect E2A translocations further supports its role as a diagnostic tool in identifying patients who require specific therapeutic interventions.

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that more intensive therapy improves the outcome of patients with E2A-PBX1 positive translocations, suggesting that the presence of this variant correlates with response to therapy. This highlights the importance of identifying this subset of patients to administer appropriate treatment, which aligns with predictive evidence.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses the translocation t(12;16)(q13:p11) in malignant myxoid liposarcoma, indicating that it results in a fusion of the CHOP gene with the FUS gene, which contributes to tumor development. This suggests that the variant plays a role in the oncogenic process by creating a fusion protein that may drive tumorigenesis.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study demonstrates the prognostic significance of genetic alterations within subtypes of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), indicating that these alterations correlate with disease outcomes. This suggests that the presence of specific genetic changes can provide insights into the prognosis of patients with different ALL subtypes.

    2. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study demonstrates the prognostic significance of genetic alterations within subtypes of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), indicating that these alterations correlate with disease outcomes. This suggests that the presence of specific genetic changes can provide insights into the prognosis of patients with ALL.

    3. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study demonstrates the prognostic significance of genetic alterations within subtypes of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), indicating that these alterations correlate with disease outcomes. This suggests that the presence of specific genetic changes can provide insights into the prognosis of patients with ALL.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of BI-4732 in overcoming osimertinib resistance mediated by the C797S variant, indicating that this variant correlates with resistance to therapy and highlights the potential for BI-4732 as a treatment option.

      Oncogenic: The C797S variant is implicated in osimertinib resistance, suggesting that it contributes to tumor progression and development, as evidenced by the preclinical models used in the study.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitors in KRAS-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and how the inhibition of BRD4 can enhance the efficacy of these inhibitors, indicating a correlation with treatment response. The mention of "synergized with palbociclib to induce senescence" suggests that the variant's presence affects the sensitivity to therapy.

      Oncogenic: The abstract indicates that BRD4 overexpression contributes to resistance against CDK4/6 inhibitors in KRAS-mutant NSCLC cells, suggesting that this variant plays a role in tumor progression and development. The context of BRD4's involvement in enhancing cell cycle arrest and promoting senescence further supports its oncogenic role.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that PLX8725 demonstrates promising in vivo activity against PDX models of uLMS harboring GOF alterations in the MAP2K4 gene, indicating a correlation between the variant and response to the therapy. This suggests that the variant may influence treatment sensitivity, warranting further clinical trials.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study evaluates the response to divarasib, a KRAS G12C inhibitor, in patients with tumors harboring the KRAS G12C mutation, indicating that the variant correlates with treatment response. The mention of "biomarkers of response and resistance" further supports the predictive nature of the evidence regarding therapy outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The KRAS G12C mutation is described as a target for the covalent inhibitor divarasib, suggesting that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression. The context of the study focuses on advanced or metastatic solid tumors that harbor this mutation, reinforcing its role in oncogenesis.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that SRSF2- and U2AF1-mutant leukemias are preferentially sensitive to PARP inhibitors, suggesting a correlation between these mutations and response to therapy. The mention of "PARPi sensitivity" and "PARP1 activity could be predictive of PARPi sensitivity" directly supports the predictive nature of the variant's role in treatment response.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of the PRMT5 methyltransferase inhibitor MRTX1719 in selectively killing cancers that are codeleted for CDKN2A and MTAP, indicating a correlation between the CDKN2A/MTAP codeletion and response to this specific therapy. This suggests that the presence of the variant is predictive of treatment response in clinical trials for solid tumors.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that CDKN2A is the most common homozygously deleted gene in all human cancers, indicating that its deletion contributes to tumor development or progression. This supports the classification of CDKN2A as an oncogenic variant due to its role in cancer biology.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies NRG1 fusions as occurring in 0.36% of lung adenocarcinoma cases and discusses their prevalence among specific pathologic subtypes, indicating that these fusions can be used to classify or define a subset of lung cancer.

      Oncogenic: The presence of NRG1 fusions, along with other fusions detected in the study, suggests that these alterations contribute to tumor development or progression in lung adenocarcinomas, as they are described in the context of profiling oncogenic drivers.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The results indicate that the RET gatekeeper mutations V804L/M/E are specifically mentioned in the context of treatment with RET-specific TKIs, selpercatinib and pralsetinib, which are approved for RET-altered cancers. This suggests that these variants correlate with response to these therapies, highlighting their predictive nature regarding treatment efficacy.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies the prevalence of the ERBB2DeltaEx16 variant, including c.1899-880_1946+761del, in Chinese pan-cancer patients, suggesting its role in defining or classifying a disease subtype within this population.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the c.1899-880_1946+761del variant among the detected ERBB2DeltaEx16 variants indicates its potential contribution to tumor development or progression, as it is part of a broader category of variants associated with the ERBB2 gene in cancer.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study reports that the patient carrying the HER2 G292R variant benefited from pyrotinib treatment after progression on prior therapies, indicating a correlation between this variant and a positive response to a specific therapy.

      Diagnostic: The mention of the HER2 G292R variant in the context of a metastatic cervical adenocarcinoma patient suggests its role in defining or classifying the disease, particularly as it is associated with activating mutations in HER2 commonly found in this cancer type.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study demonstrates that the p.L755P mutation correlates with a response to osimertinib treatment in a patient with NSCLC, indicating its potential as a predictive biomarker for therapy response.

      Diagnostic: The mention of the p.L755P mutation in the context of defining the patient's cancer subtype (HER2 exon 19 mutation) suggests that this variant is used to classify or confirm the disease.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study assesses the efficacy of pyrotinib in patients with HER2-mutant advanced NSCLC, indicating that the presence of HER2 mutations correlates with response to this specific therapy, as evidenced by the reported objective response rate of 30.0%.

      Prognostic: The median overall survival of 14.4 months for patients with HER2-mutant NSCLC suggests that this variant may correlate with disease outcome, independent of therapy, providing prognostic information about the survival of these patients.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the effectiveness of trastuzumab deruxtecan in patients with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, indicating that the variant correlates with response to this specific therapy, as evidenced by the significant differences in progression-free survival and overall survival between treatment groups.

      Prognostic: The results show that patients with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer had different overall survival rates based on the treatment received, suggesting that the HER2-low status is associated with disease outcomes independent of therapy.

    2. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the effectiveness of trastuzumab deruxtecan in patients with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, indicating that the variant correlates with response to this specific therapy, as evidenced by the significant improvement in progression-free survival and overall survival compared to the physician's choice of chemotherapy.

      Prognostic: The results show that patients with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer had different overall survival rates based on the treatment received, suggesting that the HER2-low status is associated with disease outcomes independent of therapy, as indicated by the reported hazard ratios for death.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses PAK4, a serine/threonine kinase, and its role in altering molecular functions related to cancer progression, such as controlling cell proliferation and survival. This indicates that the variant affects biochemical pathways and cellular behaviors, which aligns with the functional evidence type.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses the common mutations in FGFR3, specifically mentioning the S249 mutation, and indicates that these mutations contribute to tumor development, as they are described as "somatic activating mutations" that are prevalent in human cancer.

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that the study evaluated the sensitivity of various FGFR mutations, including S249, to FGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), indicating a correlation between the variant and response to therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the potential of a combination treatment using DNA hypomethylating agents and PARP inhibitors specifically targeting SETD2-deficient cancers, indicating a correlation with treatment response in these cases. The mention of "synergistically increased cytotoxicity" in SETD2-deficient cell lines supports the predictive nature of the variant's role in therapy response.

      Oncogenic: The abstract highlights that SETD2 deficiency plays a significant role in aggressive forms of cancer, particularly in clear cell renal cell carcinomas, suggesting that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development and progression. The context of "SETD2 deficiency alters the epigenetic landscape" further supports its oncogenic classification.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the KRASG12D mutation in the context of therapy, specifically mentioning the response to the MRTX1133 inhibitor and its effects on pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The results indicate that MRTX1133 leads to regression of advanced PDAC and highlights the importance of CD8+ T cells and immune checkpoint blockade in enhancing treatment efficacy, which aligns with predictive evidence regarding therapy response.

      Oncogenic: The KRASG12D mutation is described as being present in nearly half of pancreatic adenocarcinomas and is implicated in tumor development and progression, as evidenced by the use of various models of KRASG12D-driven PDAC. The study demonstrates that inhibiting this mutation leads to significant changes in tumor growth and microenvironment, supporting its role as an oncogenic driver.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how FGFR2 fusions are associated with moderate response rates to FGFR inhibitors and highlights the emergence of resistance due to secondary mutations, indicating a correlation between the FGFR2 variant and treatment response. The findings suggest that combining FGFR and EGFR inhibitors could enhance therapeutic efficacy, further supporting the predictive nature of the FGFR2 variant in treatment contexts.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that FGFR2 fusions are present in cholangiocarcinoma and that these fusions contribute to tumor development and progression, as evidenced by the therapeutic studies conducted on patient-derived models. This indicates that the FGFR2 variant plays a role in oncogenesis within this cancer type.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the clinical activity of pralsetinib, a selective RET inhibitor, in patients with RET fusion-positive NSCLC, indicating a correlation between the presence of the RET fusion and the response to this specific therapy. The overall response rates reported for treatment-naive patients and those with prior chemotherapy further support this predictive evidence.

      Diagnostic: The presence of RET fusions is highlighted as a defining characteristic in the context of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), suggesting that these variants are used to classify patients with this disease subtype. The mention of RET fusion-positive NSCLC indicates its role as a biomarker for diagnosis.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The variant D9E is mentioned in the context of pAKT-S473, indicating that it is associated with the phosphorylation state of AKT, which suggests that it alters molecular function related to signaling pathways in breast cancer cells. This aligns with the definition of functional evidence as it focuses on the biochemical activity of the protein.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how specific FGFR3 mutations, including N540K, result in distinct changes in drug efficacy when treated with various inhibitors, indicating a correlation between the variant and response to therapy.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that certain mutations in FGFRs, including N540K, are implicated as drivers in diverse tumors, suggesting their role in tumor development or progression.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the presence of the R678Q mutation in various breast cancer subtypes, indicating its association with specific histological types such as invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) and invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). This suggests that the variant can be used to classify or define the disease based on tumor type.

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that patients carrying the R678Q mutation seem to be good candidates for anti-HER2 therapy, as they show favorable outcomes and a good response to current pharmacological treatments. This indicates a correlation between the variant and the response to therapy, classifying it as predictive evidence.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses the KRAS protein as a common driver in human cancer, indicating that mutations in KRAS, including those at the Q61 position, contribute to tumor development and progression. The results section further emphasizes the oncogenic nature of KRAS mutations, particularly highlighting their prevalence in various cancers.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that the ALK Arg1275Gln mutation is the only mutation predicted to be sensitive to ALK inhibition with crizotinib, suggesting a correlation between this variant and response to therapy.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the somatic ALK Arg1275Gln mutation is described as the most common ALK hotspot mutation observed in neuroblastoma, indicating its role in tumor development or progression.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the response of patients with KRAS G12D-mutant NSCLC to bortezomib, indicating that exceptional responses can be achieved, which correlates with treatment sensitivity. The mention of "KRAS G12D mutation alone, however, is not a robust predictor of response" suggests a nuanced relationship between the variant and therapy response.

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that patients with advanced KRAS G12D-mutant NSCLC were eligible for the trial, indicating that the presence of this variant is used to classify and define a specific subtype of lung cancer. This aligns with the use of the variant as a biomarker for patient selection in clinical trials.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses the variant E401G in the context of its location in the extracellular domain of the ERBB2 gene, indicating that functional analyses of such variants have been limited, which suggests an exploration of how this variant may alter molecular function.

      Oncogenic: The mention of ERBB2 gene alterations, including the E401G variant, as promising target alterations in cancer treatment implies that this variant may contribute to tumor development or progression, aligning with oncogenic behavior.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that patients with the S310F mutation responded to trastuzumab with or without the pertuzumab combination, suggesting a correlation between the variant and treatment response. This aligns with the predictive evidence type as it discusses the variant's impact on therapy effectiveness.

      Functional: The research demonstrates that the S310F mutant HER2 can form an active heterodimer with EGFR, which is a functional alteration in molecular interactions. This evidence supports the functional type as it focuses on the biochemical behavior of the variant in relation to receptor activation and dimerization.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the emergence of the ESR1 Y537S mutation in the context of resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitors, indicating that this variant may correlate with treatment resistance, which is a key aspect of predictive evidence.

      Oncogenic: The emergence of the ESR1 Y537S mutation is implicated in the development of resistance mechanisms during treatment, suggesting that this somatic variant contributes to tumor progression in the context of advanced breast cancer.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses the effects of various treatments on the expression of cyclin E and the levels of phosphorylated histone variant H2AX (gammaH2AX), indicating that the variant E in 72 alters molecular function related to DNA damage response and cell cycle regulation. This is supported by the immunoblotting results showing changes in protein expression levels in response to treatment.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that HP breast cancers with the HER2V777L mutation show resistance to the pan-HER tyrosine kinase inhibitor, neratinib, but respond effectively to the combination of neratinib and trastuzumab deruxtecan, demonstrating a correlation between the variant and treatment response.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the HER2V777L mutation is associated with accelerated tumor formation and increased invasion and migration in breast cancer models, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development and progression.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses the functional analysis of RAD51C variants, including p.Leu262Val (L262V), indicating that this variant was predicted to cause aberrant splicing based on the Splice AI algorithm. This suggests that the variant alters molecular function, specifically splicing activity.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that the analysis provides information for the classification of the cancer relevance of RAD51C variants, implying that variants like p.Leu262Val (L262V) are used to define or classify disease relevance, which aligns with diagnostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study describes the GAB1::ABL1 fusion as a distinct entity in soft tissue tumors, indicating its role in defining and classifying these tumors. The mention of various tumor types harboring this fusion supports its use as a biomarker for diagnosis.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the GAB1::ABL1 fusion in the tumors suggests that it contributes to tumor development or progression, as the study focuses on tumors characterized by this specific genetic alteration. The characterization of these tumors as a distinct entity further implies a role in oncogenesis.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that canonical mutations in the PIK3CA gene promote oncogenesis via specific signaling pathways, indicating that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development.

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that these mutations may serve as predictive biomarkers of response to PI3K inhibitors and NSAID therapy, suggesting a correlation with treatment response.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study describes how PIK3CA mutations were assessed for their activity in promoting tumor growth and transformation, indicating that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

      Functional: The research highlights that specific PIK3CA variants exhibit variant-specific activation of PI3K signaling and other pathways, demonstrating that these mutations alter molecular function, which was assessed through in vitro and in vivo assays.

    2. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study describes how PIK3CA mutations were assessed for their activity in promoting tumor growth and transformation, indicating that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

      Functional: The research highlights that specific PIK3CA variants exhibit variant-specific activation of PI3K signaling and other pathways, demonstrating that these mutations alter molecular function, which was assessed through in vitro and in vivo assays.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study evaluated the transforming activities of the G776V mutation, indicating that it is an activating mutation. This suggests that the variant alters molecular function, which is a key aspect of the functional evidence type.

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the varying sensitivities of ERBB2 mutations, including G776V, to ERBB2-targeted inhibitors like afatinib and neratinib. This indicates a correlation between the variant and response to specific therapies, which aligns with the predictive evidence type.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the diagnostic yield of PIK3CA sequencing in patients with PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS), indicating that the variant is used to define and confirm the disease, as evidenced by the identification of disease-causing mutations in 66.7% of patients. The results also highlight the importance of specific tissue samples for optimal diagnosis, further supporting its role as a diagnostic marker.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions the identification of strong oncogenic mutations in patients with PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum, suggesting that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression. The differential frequency of these mutations in patients with and without brain overgrowth further supports their oncogenic potential.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses how different oncogenic mutations in the PIK3CA gene, including G1049R, contribute to increased activity, indicating that this variant plays a role in tumor development or progression. The mention of G1049R in the context of oncogenic mutations supports its classification as an oncogenic variant.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses how the lysine-to-methionine mutation (H3K27M) in histone H3 contributes to the development of diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs), indicating its role in tumor progression and the associated lethality of these cancers.

      Functional: The variant is shown to alter histone modifications, specifically leading to a global reduction in the repressive H3K27me3 mark and an increase in H3K27ac, which suggests that the mutation affects molecular functions related to chromatin remodeling and gene expression regulation.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study identifies the lncRNA NEAT1 as commonly upregulated in melanoma patients with complete therapeutic response and GBM patients with longer survival following anti-PD-1/PD-L1 treatment, suggesting a correlation between NEAT1 expression and response to this immunotherapy.

      Prognostic: The results indicate that NEAT1 expression is associated with longer survival in GBM patients, which correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy, thus providing prognostic information.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the correlation between BRCA1/2 mutations and the response to olaparib therapy, indicating that the antitumor activity of olaparib is associated with platinum sensitivity, which is a key aspect of predictive evidence regarding treatment response.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that patients with BRCA1/2 mutations were treated, indicating that these mutations are used to classify and confirm the presence of a specific subtype of ovarian cancer, thus providing diagnostic evidence.

      Oncogenic: The presence of BRCA1/2 mutations is linked to defective homologous recombination DNA repair, which contributes to tumor development in ovarian cancer, supporting the classification of these variants as oncogenic.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies the ETV6-NTRK3 fusion gene as a specific genetic alteration in secretory breast carcinoma (SBC), indicating its role in defining and confirming this subtype of breast cancer. The presence of the fusion gene was assessed using FISH assays, which further supports its use as a diagnostic marker for SBC.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that the biological consequence of the ETV6-NTRK3 translocation is the expression of a chimeric protein tyrosine kinase with potent transforming activity, suggesting that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression in SBC.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the distinct molecular variants of medulloblastoma, indicating that certain somatic copy number aberrations (SCNAs) are predominantly subgroup-enriched, which suggests their role in classifying the disease into specific subtypes.

      Oncogenic: The identification of recurrent translocations and somatic copy number aberrations, such as PVT1-MYC and PVT1-NDRG1, indicates that these variants contribute to tumor development and progression in specific groups of medulloblastoma.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that ALK mutations may serve as a biomarker of response to lorlatinib, particularly in patients who have failed one or more second-generation ALK TKIs, suggesting a correlation between the presence of these mutations and treatment efficacy. The objective response rate was significantly higher in patients with ALK mutations compared to those without, demonstrating the predictive value of these mutations for treatment response.

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the detection of ALK mutations in patients with ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer, indicating that these mutations can be identified through plasma and tissue genotyping. This suggests that ALK mutation status can be used to classify patients and potentially guide treatment decisions, fulfilling the criteria for diagnostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the addition of selpercatinib to osimertinib for patients with EGFR-mutant NSCLC and acquired RET fusion as a mechanism of resistance, indicating a correlation with treatment response and clinical benefit.

      Diagnostic: The results section specifies that a pathologic diagnosis of lung cancer and the presence of a RET fusion detected at or after the onset of resistance to osimertinib therapy were required, indicating that the RET fusion is used to classify or confirm the disease state.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The variant c.1976delG in the RNF43 gene is mentioned in the context of comprehensive genomic profiling, which is used to identify alterations that may contribute to tumor development or progression. The study highlights the detection of this variant alongside other genomic alterations, suggesting its potential role in the cancer's molecular landscape.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study mentions that 5.2% of patients had a change in diagnosis, indicating that the identified variants are used to classify or define disease subtypes. Additionally, the mention of pathogenic cancer-predisposing variants in 16.2% of patients supports the use of these variants in confirming or excluding specific diseases.

      Predictive: The abstract states that 71.4% of patients had therapeutic targets, and 31% of those evaluated showed objective evidence of clinical benefit, suggesting that the identified variants correlate with response to specific therapies. This indicates a predictive relationship between the variants and treatment outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study employs biochemical and cell-based transcriptional assays to evaluate the structural and functional defects of 117 distinct BRCA1 missense variants, indicating that these variants alter molecular function, such as protein folding stability and transcriptional activation capability.

      Predictive: The authors correlate the assay results with family history and clinical data to predict disease risk associated with each variant, suggesting that the functional effects of the variants can inform on their potential clinical significance and associated cancer risk.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of combination therapies involving inhibitors targeting the KRAS G12C-mutant protein, indicating a correlation with treatment response in colorectal cancer patients. The mention of exploring effective combination drugs for patients with KRAS G12C mutations suggests a predictive relationship between the variant and therapeutic outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The KRAS G12C mutation is implicated in the growth of colorectal cancer cells, as evidenced by the use of patient-derived colorectal cancer stem cell spheroids to demonstrate the impact of this somatic variant on tumor growth. This indicates that the G12C variant contributes to tumor development or progression in this context.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies the HMGA2-EGFR fusion gene as having transforming potential and a high tumor-forming capacity in cell culture and in vivo, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development and progression in glioblastoma.

      Predictive: The findings suggest that the EGFR kinase inhibitor erlotinib blocked sphere formation of TGS-01 cells and inhibited tumor formation in vivo, indicating that the HMGA2-EGFR fusion gene may correlate with sensitivity to this specific therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study mentions that eligible patients had "centrally confirmed EGFR mutation (exon 19 deletion [Ex19del]/L858R)," indicating that the presence of the L858R variant is used to classify and confirm the diagnosis of NSCLC.

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the "efficacy of adjuvant osimertinib in resected EGFR-mutated NSCLC," suggesting that the presence of the L858R variant correlates with response to the therapy, which is osimertinib.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the response to a combination of BRAF and EGFR inhibitors in patients with BRAF V600E positive metastatic colorectal cancer, indicating that the variant correlates with treatment response.

      Diagnostic: The mention of "BRAF V600E Positive" in the context of the trial suggests that this variant is used to classify patients for the study, confirming its role as a biomarker for identifying a specific subtype of cancer.

      Oncogenic: The reference to BRAF V600E in the context of metastatic colorectal cancer implies that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression, as it is associated with a specific cancer type.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the potential implications of MET genomic amplification and protein expression on the efficacy of crizotinib, indicating that these factors may influence treatment response in neuroblastoma. This aligns with the predictive evidence type as it relates to therapy and treatment response.

      Diagnostic: The characterization of MET genomic and protein expression status in neuroblastoma samples suggests that these variants can be used to define or classify the disease, particularly in the context of their low prevalence in the cohort studied. This supports the diagnostic evidence type as it relates to disease association.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies a splice site mutation in the c-Met gene that is associated with gastric cancer cell lines, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression. The findings suggest that the mutation leads to a functional alteration that promotes oncogenic behavior, particularly in the context of c-Met amplification.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The mention of "MET exon 14 skipping defined a new molecular subset of NSCLC" indicates that this variant is used to classify a specific subtype of the disease, which aligns with the diagnostic evidence type.

      Predictive: The statement "The therapeutic EGFR inhibitors might be an alternative treatment for patients with MET mutant NSCLC" suggests a correlation between the presence of the MET mutation and the response to therapy, indicating predictive evidence.

      Oncogenic: The phrase "T790M mutations in EGFR mutant lung tumors with acquired resistance" implies that the T790M variant contributes to tumor progression and resistance mechanisms, supporting its classification as oncogenic.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study evaluates the response to MET inhibitor therapy with crizotinib in a patient with advanced pulmonary sarcomatoid carcinoma (PSC) carrying a MET exon 14 skipping mutation, indicating that this variant correlates with sensitivity to a specific therapy. The dramatic response observed in the patient further supports the predictive nature of the MET exon 14 skipping mutation in relation to treatment outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The functional studies conducted in lung adenosquamous and gastric adenocarcinoma cell lines demonstrate that MET exon 14 skipping has oncogenic roles, contributing to tumor development and progression. This is evidenced by the marked effects on cell viability and downstream signaling pathways when MET is silenced or inhibited.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The METDelta14 mutation was detected in specific subtypes of non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), indicating its association with certain cancer types, particularly sarcomatoid carcinoma, which suggests its role in classifying and defining disease subtypes.

      Oncogenic: The METDelta14 mutation is described as an oncogenic alteration that contributes to tumor development, as evidenced by its detection in a significant percentage of NSCLC cases and its association with higher MET protein expression.

      Prognostic: The study identifies METDelta14 and high-level amplification as independent prognostic factors that predict poorer survival outcomes, indicating their relevance in assessing disease prognosis.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies the presence of the METex14del variant in various cancer types, indicating its association with specific malignancies such as gastric cancer, colon cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer. This suggests that the variant can be used to classify or confirm the presence of these diseases.

      Predictive: The results demonstrate that tumor-derived cell lines from METex14del+ patients showed substantial growth inhibition when treated with MET tyrosine kinase inhibitors and a monoclonal antibody targeting MET. This indicates that the variant may correlate with sensitivity to specific therapies, suggesting its potential as a predictive biomarker for treatment response.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses the correlation between cytosine to thymine (C >T) transition frequency and other mutation types, indicating that the variant may influence molecular mechanisms related to mutation patterns. This suggests that the C >T variant could alter biochemical functions, as it is involved in the broader context of mutation frequency and its relationship with other genomic changes.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The variant M1124D of MET is mentioned as a known activating mutation that is confirmed to induce lung adenocarcinoma, indicating its role in tumor development or progression. This classification is supported by the context in which the mutation is discussed, highlighting its contribution to cancer.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses MET activation through gene amplification and splice mutations in lung adenocarcinomas, indicating that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development in this cancer type. The mention of "activated MET" driving approximately 5% of pulmonary adenocarcinomas supports the classification as oncogenic.

      Predictive: The conclusion states that patients with activated MET would be candidates for targeted therapy against MET, suggesting a correlation between the variant and response to a specific therapy. This aligns with the predictive evidence type as it indicates potential treatment implications based on the presence of the variant.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses c-Met alterations, including the E168D variant, in the context of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and indicates that these mutations contribute to tumor development and progression, particularly through the activation of downstream signaling pathways. This suggests that E168D plays a role in the oncogenic behavior of NSCLC.

      Predictive: The study highlights the potential of c-Met as a therapeutic target, with evidence that inhibition of c-Met leads to significant reductions in cell viability in NSCLC cells. This indicates that the E168D variant may correlate with response to c-Met-targeted therapies, supporting its predictive value in treatment outcomes.