2,589 Matching Annotations
  1. Nov 2025
    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study demonstrates that the R988C mutation in the c-MET gene contributes to tumor development and progression, as it regulates cell proliferation, enhances tumorigenicity, and increases cell motility and migration in SCLC cell lines. This indicates that the mutation has a role in driving cancer behavior, which is characteristic of oncogenic variants.

      Functional: The introduction of the R988C mutation into cell lines resulted in altered c-MET RTK signaling, including increased constitutive tyrosine phosphorylation of proteins, which suggests that this variant affects molecular function and signaling pathways. This alteration in biochemical activity is indicative of a functional impact of the mutation.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses how the c-metsm variant transcript leads to an in-frame deletion of 47 amino acids in the juxtamembrane region of the cytoplasmic domain, which alters the molecular function of the c-Met protein. The presence of a sequence motif for protein kinase C phosphorylation in the deleted region suggests that this variant may impact the kinase activity of the receptor, indicating a functional alteration.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses somatic intronic mutations of the Met kinase that contribute to tumor growth in lung cancer, indicating that these mutations play a critical role in oncogenesis by altering receptor down-regulation and enhancing ligand-mediated proliferation.

      Predictive: The findings suggest that the presence of the Met deletion leads to sustained activation of the receptor and downstream signaling, which correlates with enhanced tumor growth and indicates potential sensitivity to a Met antagonist, highlighting the predictive nature of this variant in response to therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses MET exon 14 splicing abnormalities as a "new potential oncogenic driver" and mentions that these alterations have been validated across different cancer subtypes, indicating their role in tumor development and progression.

      Predictive: The abstract highlights the clinical activity of anti-Met-targeted therapy specifically in patients with MET exon 14 skipping lung cancer, suggesting that this variant correlates with response to targeted therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study assesses the safety and efficacy of sotorasib, a KRAS G12C inhibitor, in patients with KRAS p.G12C-mutated pancreatic cancer, indicating a correlation between the variant and response to a specific therapy.

      Diagnostic: The KRAS p.G12C mutation is mentioned as occurring in approximately 1 to 2% of pancreatic cancers, suggesting its role in defining or classifying a specific subtype of the disease.

      Prognostic: The results report median overall survival and progression-free survival for patients with KRAS p.G12C-mutated pancreatic cancer, indicating that the variant correlates with disease outcomes independent of therapy.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the KRAS p.G12C mutation is implied to contribute to tumor development in pancreatic cancer, as the study focuses on patients with this specific mutation and their cancer progression.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that high expression levels of CXorf67 in tumor cells correlate with increased sensitivity to poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors, suggesting a potential therapeutic response when combined with radiotherapy. This aligns with the definition of predictive evidence as it discusses treatment response related to a specific therapy.

      Functional: The abstract describes how CXorf67 alters the molecular function by suppressing homologous recombination-mediated DNA repair and inhibiting the interaction between PALB2 and BRCA2. This demonstrates a clear alteration in biochemical function, which supports the classification as functional evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how the L1196Q mutation in ALK is associated with resistance to ALK inhibitors crizotinib and alectinib, indicating that this variant correlates with treatment response and resistance. The patient with this mutation achieved a partial response after switching to ceritinib, further supporting the predictive nature of this variant in therapy outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The identification of the L1196Q mutation as a secondary mutation that likely alters the binding of ALK inhibitors suggests that it contributes to tumor progression and resistance mechanisms. This aligns with the definition of an oncogenic variant, as it plays a role in the development of resistance in the context of cancer treatment.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the response to therapy with osimertinib in a patient harboring EGFR exon 19 deletions and EGFR-SEPT14 fusions, indicating that these variants correlate with treatment response. The mention of achieving clinical remission and long-term survival with specific therapies highlights the predictive nature of these mutations in the context of treatment outcomes.

      Diagnostic: The identification of rare EGFR-SEPT14 fusions in the cerebrospinal fluid of the patient suggests that these variants can be used to classify or define a specific subtype of lung adenocarcinoma associated with leptomeningeal metastasis. This classification is crucial for understanding the disease and tailoring treatment strategies.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of ivosidenib in patients with IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML), indicating that the presence of the IDH1 mutation correlates with treatment response, as evidenced by the overall response rate of 41.6% and the rates of complete remission. This suggests that the IDH1 mutation is predictive of sensitivity to the therapy being tested.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that mutations in the IDH1 gene occur in 6 to 10% of patients with AML, indicating that the presence of the IDH1 mutation can be used to classify or confirm the diagnosis of AML in these patients. This establishes the IDH1 mutation as a relevant biomarker for the disease.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study demonstrates that the IDH1 R132H variant promotes cytokine independence and blocks differentiation in hematopoietic cells, indicating its role in tumor development and progression. This suggests that the variant contributes to the oncogenic process in the context of leukemia.

      Functional: The research provides evidence that the IDH1 R132H variant alters the biochemical function of isocitrate dehydrogenase, leading to the overproduction of (R)-2-hydroxyglutarate, which is implicated in the pathogenesis of IDH mutant tumors. This alteration in function is critical for understanding the molecular mechanisms by which this variant influences leukemogenesis.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that the study involves patients with an IDH1 mutation, specifically noting that R132C was the most prevalent IDH1 variant among the patients. This indicates that the variant is used to classify or define a specific disease subtype, which aligns with the diagnostic evidence type.

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the use of ivosidenib, a therapy targeting mutant IDH1, in patients with cholangiocarcinoma harboring IDH1 mutations. This suggests a correlation between the presence of the R132C variant and the response to treatment with ivosidenib, fitting the predictive evidence type.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses the use of a genetically engineered mouse model incorporating the mutant KrasG12D, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development and progression in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The context of the model and its relevance to therapeutic challenges highlights the oncogenic nature of the variant.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract states that KRAS mutations are confirmed as predictive biomarkers of response to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-targeted therapies, indicating a correlation between these mutations and treatment response.

      Prognostic: The abstract mentions that mutations in exon 4 of KRAS predict a more favorable clinical outcome in patients with colorectal cancer, suggesting that these mutations are associated with disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses the role of mutations in the RAS family, including K117, in contributing to neoplastic transformation and cancer, indicating that these variants are associated with tumor development.

      Functional: The abstract mentions that computational scores correlate with changes in enzyme activity due to genomic variants, suggesting that K117N may alter biochemical function, which aligns with the definition of functional evidence.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Functional evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that atypical RAS mutations, including KRAS L19F, had worse overall survival compared to RAS/BRAF wild-type mCRC, indicating a correlation with disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Functional: The study functionally characterized the KRAS L19F variant using various assays, demonstrating that it alters signaling pathways, which is indicative of its molecular function in cancer biology.

    2. nan

      Prognostic, Functional evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that atypical RAS mutations, including KRAS L19F, had worse overall survival compared to RAS/BRAF wild-type mCRC, indicating a correlation with disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Functional: The study functionally characterized the KRAS L19F variant using various assays, demonstrating that it alters signaling pathways, which supports its classification as a functionally relevant mutation.

    3. nan

      Prognostic, Functional evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that atypical RAS mutations, including KRAS L19F, are associated with worse overall survival in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) compared to RAS/BRAF wild-type, indicating a correlation with disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Functional: The study functionally characterized the KRAS L19F variant using in vitro assays, demonstrating that it has varying signaling activity compared to wild-type, which indicates that it alters molecular function.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study characterizes the presence of specific genetic events, such as the ETV6-NTRK3 fusion and EGFR ITD, in different subtypes of congenital mesoblastic nephroma (CMN), indicating their role in defining and classifying these tumors. The mention of "consistent genetic event" and the utility of immunohistochemistry as surrogate markers further supports the diagnostic nature of these variants in CMN.

      Oncogenic: The presence of EGFR ITD and ETV6-NTRK3 fusion in various subtypes of CMN suggests that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression, as they are consistently found in the tumor samples analyzed. The study's focus on these genetic alterations in the context of CMN indicates their potential role in oncogenesis.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how the presence of the IDH1 R132H mutation may help predict the response to potential therapies, particularly in the context of DNA damage response (DDR) pathways. This suggests a correlation between the variant and sensitivity to therapeutic interventions, aligning with the predictive evidence type.

      Diagnostic: The mention of IDH1 R132H in the context of understanding its role in glioma and its association with DDR pathways indicates that this variant can be used to classify or define a specific disease context. This aligns with the diagnostic evidence type as it relates to the identification of disease mechanisms.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that the variant ETV6-RET is associated with salivary gland secretory carcinoma (MASC), indicating its role in defining or classifying this specific disease subtype.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the ETV6-RET and EGFR-SEPT14 fusions in the tumor is indicative of their contribution to tumor development, as these fusions are characteristic of the neoplasm discussed in the study.

    2. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract discusses the identification of ETV6-RET and EGFR-SEPT14 fusions in salivary gland secretory carcinoma, indicating that these fusions are characteristic of this specific neoplasm and contribute to its molecular profile. This suggests that the presence of these variants can be used to classify or confirm the diagnosis of this tumor type.

      Oncogenic: The mention of ETV6-NTRK3 fusions and other ETV6 fusion partners in the context of salivary gland secretory carcinoma implies that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression. The identification of these fusions as characteristic of the carcinoma supports their role in oncogenesis.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the patient's response to treatment with erlotinib, an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor, indicating that the presence of the EGFR-SEPT14 fusion may serve as a therapeutic target and correlates with treatment response. The mention of EGFRvIII's involvement in erlotinib resistance further supports the predictive nature of the variant in relation to therapy outcomes.

      Diagnostic: The identification of the EGFR-SEPT14 fusion in the patient's colorectal adenocarcinoma suggests its potential use as a biomarker for classification or targeting in colorectal cancer, indicating its role in defining a specific subtype of the disease.

    2. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the patient's treatment with erlotinib, an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor, and notes that the presence of the EGFR-SEPT14 fusion may serve as a therapeutic target, indicating a correlation with treatment response. Additionally, the mention of EGFRvIII being involved in erlotinib resistance suggests a predictive relationship regarding therapy outcomes.

      Diagnostic: The identification of the EGFR-SEPT14 fusion in the patient's colorectal cancer highlights its potential use as a biomarker for classification or targeting in treatment, which aligns with the diagnostic evidence type. The report emphasizes the significance of this fusion in the context of colorectal cancer, suggesting its role in defining a subtype of the disease.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses the EGFRvIII variant as a common feature in malignant gliomas, indicating its role in tumor development and progression through mechanisms such as increased proliferative capacity and radioresistance in astrocytes. This suggests that EGFRvIII contributes to the oncogenic processes in gliomas, supporting its classification as an oncogenic variant.

      Functional: The variant EGFRvIII is shown to alter molecular function by exhibiting ligand-independent autophosphorylation and activating different downstream signaling pathways (ERK and AKT) in astrocytes and fibroblasts. This alteration in signaling and function highlights the functional impact of the EGFRvIII mutation on cellular behavior.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how the EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) efficiently targeted the DeltaN566/DeltaN599-mutant-mediated signaling and prolonged the survival of mice bearing intracranial xenografts, indicating a correlation between these variants and sensitivity to therapy.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the DeltaN566 and DeltaN599 mutations, which are described as products of intrachromosomal rearrangements leading to a constitutively active form of EGFR, suggests that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development and progression in ependymomas.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study provides clinical evidence that combined targeted therapy with gefitinib and cetuximab could result in a significant antitumor response in patients with the EGFR-IGR fusion and EGFR amplification, indicating a correlation between the variant and treatment response.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how chromatin regulatory genes (CRGs) are associated with anthracycline sensitivity, indicating that these genes can predict the response to anthracycline therapy in breast cancer patients. This suggests a correlation between the expression levels of these CRGs and the effectiveness of the treatment, which aligns with the predictive evidence type.

    1. nan

      Predisposing, Functional evidence:

      Predisposing: The abstract describes multiple lentigines/LEOPARD syndrome (LS) as an "autosomal dominant disorder" caused by "germ line missense mutations in PTPN11," indicating that these mutations are inherited and confer risk for developing the disease.

      Functional: The study discusses how LS mutants are "catalytically defective" and act as "dominant negative mutations," which alters the molecular function of the Shp2 protein, suggesting a direct impact on its biochemical activity.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that expression of FMO4 and OSBPL3 was associated with treatment response to bevacizumab plus CCNU chemotherapy, suggesting that these markers may help predict which patients will benefit from this specific therapy.

      Prognostic: The results show a significant benefit in progression-free survival and a trend toward improved overall survival for tumors assigned to the IGS-18 or "classical" subtype treated with bevacizumab plus CCNU, indicating that these subtypes may correlate with better disease outcomes independent of therapy.

      Diagnostic: The study mentions the identification of molecular glioma subtypes, which are used to classify patients and assess their potential benefit from treatment, thus providing evidence for the diagnostic utility of these subtypes in recurrent glioblastoma.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that the T790M variant is associated with resistance to first-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors and suggests that osimertinib may be effective for patients harboring this variant, highlighting its role in treatment response.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the T790M variant is described as an acquired resistance mechanism, which implies its contribution to tumor progression in the context of EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The abstract discusses how mutations, including the G->A variant, disrupt the function of LZTR-1, which restrains self-renewal and growth of glioma spheres. This indicates that the variant alters molecular function, specifically in the context of glioblastoma.

      Oncogenic: The results section mentions that the G->A variant is part of the somatic mutations observed in glioblastoma, which are associated with tumor development and progression. This supports the classification of the variant as contributing to oncogenic processes in cancer.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how NOTCH1 mutations (NOTCH1MUT) correlate with sensitivity to PI3K inhibition, indicating that these mutations can influence the response to therapy. The mention of "inhibition of PI3K can selectively target NOTCH1 mutant HNSCC cells" supports this classification as it directly relates to treatment response.

      Oncogenic: The abstract highlights that truncating and missense mutations in NOTCH1 are frequent in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), suggesting that these somatic mutations contribute to tumor development or progression. The context of these mutations being prevalent in a cancer type supports the classification as oncogenic.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The variant c.3350+1G>T in the PALB2 gene is described as a splicing mutation that disrupts splicing and leads to the loss of RAD51 and BRCA2 binding domains, indicating that it alters the molecular function of the PALB2 protein.

      Oncogenic: The study confirms that the PALB2 variant c.3350+1G>T is somatic in origin, contributing to tumor development or progression in the context of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses therapeutic responses and survival outcomes based on DNA methylation molecular grouping, indicating that certain variants, such as FOXR2 activation and BCOR alteration, correlate with treatment responses and survival rates. This aligns with the predictive evidence type as it relates to how these variants influence response to therapy.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions the reclassification of CNS-PNETs based on methylation profiling, which suggests that these molecular features are used to define and classify the tumors, indicating a diagnostic role for the variants involved. This supports the classification of the evidence as diagnostic since it relates to the identification and categorization of disease subtypes.

      Prognostic: The study reports significant survival differences based on DNA methylation molecular grouping, which correlates with disease outcomes independent of therapy. This indicates that the variants discussed have prognostic implications, as they are associated with overall survival rates in the patient cohort.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses high-grade neuroepithelial tumors with BCOR exon 15 internal tandem duplication (HGNET BCOR ex15 ITD) as a distinct tumor entity, indicating that this variant is used to classify and define a specific disease subtype within the central nervous system.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the BCOR exon 15 internal tandem duplication is described as a solitary pathogenic alteration in several cases, suggesting that it contributes to tumor development or progression in HGNET BCOR ex15 ITD.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that alterations in the BCOR gene, including internal tandem duplications (ITDs) of exon 15, are described as important oncogenic changes that define several diagnostic entities, indicating that these variants contribute to tumor development in specific cancers.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that BCOR ITDs have been recurrently described in specific pediatric cancers, such as clear cell sarcoma of the kidney and primitive myxoid mesenchymal tumor of infancy, suggesting that these variants are used to classify and define these diseases.

    2. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that alterations in the BCOR gene, including internal tandem duplications (ITDs) of exon 15, are described as important oncogenic changes that define several diagnostic entities, indicating that these variants contribute to tumor development in specific cancers.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that BCOR ITDs have been recurrently described in specific pediatric cancers, such as clear cell sarcoma of the kidney and primitive myxoid mesenchymal tumor of infancy, suggesting that these variants are used to classify and define these diseases.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses how the lung-enriched p53 mutants V157 and V157F contribute to a gain of function transcriptome in lung cancer, indicating their role in tumor development or progression. This aligns with the evidence that these somatic variants are involved in altering the tumor's behavior.

      Functional: The abstract mentions that cell lines with the mutant p53-V157F exhibit a loss of expression of canonical wild-type p53 target genes and regulate genes not previously linked to p53 function, demonstrating an alteration in molecular function. This suggests that the variant affects biochemical pathways and gene regulation in a significant way.

    2. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses how the lung-enriched p53 mutants V157 and V157F contribute to a gain of function transcriptome in lung cancer, indicating their role in tumor development or progression. This aligns with the evidence that these somatic variants are involved in altering the tumor's behavior.

      Functional: The abstract mentions that cell lines with mutant p53-V157F exhibit a loss of expression of canonical wild-type p53 target genes and regulate genes not previously linked to p53 function, demonstrating that the variant alters molecular or biochemical function. This supports the classification of V157F as having functional implications in the context of lung cancer.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses how the V157F mutation in the p53 gene contributes to tumor cell proliferation and tumor progression, indicating that this somatic variant plays a role in cancer development. The findings suggest that the expression of GEF-H1, which is activated by mutant p53, is crucial for the growth of cells harboring this mutation, supporting its oncogenic potential.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that dabrafenib plus trametinib notably improved long-term survival in BRAF V600E-mutant anaplastic thyroid cancer, indicating a correlation between the variant and response to therapy.

      Diagnostic: The result section specifies that the study focuses on patients with BRAF V600E-mutant anaplastic thyroid cancer, which implies that the presence of this variant is used to classify and define the disease subtype.

      Prognostic: The abstract states that the treatment improved long-term survival, suggesting that the BRAF V600E mutation correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Oncogenic: The context of the study revolves around BRAF V600E as a mutation in anaplastic thyroid cancer, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies several driver variants of PIK3CA that contribute to the molecular properties of glioblastoma, indicating their role in tumor development and progression. The mention of these variants driving gliomagenesis supports their classification as oncogenic.

      Functional: The research demonstrates that tumors driven by these PIK3CA variants exhibit selective initiation of brain hyperexcitability and remodelling of the synaptic constituency, indicating that these variants alter molecular or biochemical functions within the tumor microenvironment.

    2. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies several driver variants of PIK3CA that contribute to the molecular properties of glioblastoma, indicating their role in tumor development and progression. The mention of these variants driving gliomagenesis supports their classification as oncogenic.

      Functional: The research demonstrates that the variants of PIK3CA lead to selective initiation of brain hyperexcitability and remodelling of the synaptic constituency, indicating that these variants alter molecular or biochemical functions within the tumor microenvironment.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract states that "PIK3CA mutation confers resistance to chemotherapy in TNBC," indicating that the E545K variant is associated with treatment resistance, which aligns with the predictive evidence type.

      Oncogenic: The results mention that "mutations in PIK3CA induce sustained activation of AKT through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway," suggesting that the E545K variant contributes to tumor development and progression, which is characteristic of oncogenic evidence.

    2. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract states that "PIK3CA mutation confers resistance to chemotherapy in TNBC," indicating that the E545K variant is associated with treatment resistance, which aligns with the predictive evidence type.

      Oncogenic: The results mention that "mutations in PIK3CA induce sustained activation of AKT through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway," suggesting that the E545K variant contributes to tumor development and progression, which is characteristic of oncogenic evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the treatment of patients with BRAFV600-mutant melanoma using sequential immunotherapy and BRAF/MEK inhibition, indicating that the BRAFV600 mutation correlates with response to these therapies, as evidenced by the overall survival rates reported in the results.

      Prognostic: The abstract mentions overall survival (OS) as a primary endpoint, with specific survival rates reported for different treatment arms, indicating that the BRAFV600 mutation has prognostic implications for patient outcomes in terms of survival.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that patients with RB1 wild-type (WT) had a median overall survival (OS) of 23.1 months compared to 5 months for RB1 mutant patients, indicating that the RB1 variant correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Predictive: The results indicate that RB1 WT patients had significantly improved outcomes with nivolumab therapy compared to those with RB1 mutations, suggesting that the RB1 variant is predictive of response to this specific treatment.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Functional evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the identification of genomic features, including gene fusions and IKZF1 deletions, which are used to refine risk stratification in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). This indicates that the variants are being utilized to classify and define the disease, supporting their role as diagnostic markers.

      Functional: The study mentions the development of an approach to detect IKZF1 deletions from RNA-seq data, which implies that the variant alters molecular function and can be validated through assays. This suggests a functional aspect of the variant in relation to its detection and significance in ALL.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies YES1 as a novel targetable oncogene driving SCLC maintenance and metastasis, indicating that it contributes to tumor development and progression. The results show that genetic depletion of YES1 dramatically reduced tumor growth and metastasis, further supporting its role as an oncogenic driver.

      Prognostic: YES1 overexpression or gain/amplification was found to be an independent predictor of poor prognosis in SCLC clinical samples, suggesting that it correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Functional: The study describes how YES1-inhibited cells revealed alterations in the replisome and DNA repair processes, indicating that the variant alters molecular function, which is supported by in vitro functional experiments.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies four new CNS tumor entities associated with recurrent genetic alterations, which facilitates diagnosis and appropriate therapy for patients with these tumors. This indicates that the variants are used to classify and define specific disease subtypes, supporting their role as diagnostic markers.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study demonstrates that the somatic mutation c.349A > G (p.R117G) results in modestly reduced CHEK2 kinase activity compared to wild-type CHEK2, indicating that this variant alters the molecular function of the CHEK2 protein. This is supported by the investigation of the functions of the mutants in vivo, which highlights the impact of the mutation on protein activity.

      Oncogenic: The identification of the somatic mutation c.349A > G (p.R117G) in prostate tumor specimens suggests that this variant may contribute to tumor development or progression, as it is associated with reduced CHEK2 activation in response to DNA damage and/or oncogenic stress. This aligns with the role of CHEK2 as a tumor suppressor, further supporting its oncogenic potential in the context of prostate cancer.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses how patients with VHL disease inherit a mutation in one VHL allele, which allows for the examination of heterozygous VHL expression in neutrophils. This indicates that the variant is used to define and study the effects of VHL mutations in the context of a specific disease, thus supporting its classification as diagnostic.

      Oncogenic: The mention of heterozygous VHL defects perturbing normal responses suggests that the variant contributes to tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of VHL disease. This aligns with the oncogenic classification as it implies a role in cancer biology.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that the growth of imatinib-resistant cell lines in response to sequential treatment with dasatinib and nilotinib was associated with the T315I variant, suggesting that this variant correlates with resistance to these therapies.

      Oncogenic: The presence of T315I in the context of imatinib-resistant chronic myelocytic leukemia (CML) implies that this somatic variant contributes to tumor progression and resistance mechanisms, as it is associated with the growth of resistant cell lines.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the limited response of colon cancer patients harboring the BRAF(V600E) variant to the drug PLX4032 (vemurafenib), indicating a correlation between the variant and resistance to this specific therapy.

      Oncogenic: The BRAF(V600E) variant is described as an "oncogenic lesion," suggesting that it contributes to tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of colon cancer.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study mentions that the patient with a MAP3K8 fusion was treated with a MEK inhibitor and experienced a transient clinical response, indicating a correlation between the variant and sensitivity to therapy.

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that MAP3K8 rearrangements are the most common genetic event in spitzoid melanoma, suggesting that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study evaluates the efficacy of darolutamide in delaying metastasis and death in men with nonmetastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer, indicating a correlation with treatment response. The results show a significant improvement in metastasis-free survival with darolutamide compared to placebo, which supports its predictive value in therapy response.

      Prognostic: The median metastasis-free survival was reported as significantly longer with darolutamide (40.4 months) compared to placebo (18.4 months), indicating that the variant (in this case, the treatment with darolutamide) correlates with improved disease outcome independent of therapy. This suggests a prognostic role in terms of survival outcomes for patients receiving this treatment.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study describes the development of a cDNA-based functional assay to classify BRCA1 variants of uncertain significance (VUSs) based on their ability to functionally complement BRCA1-deficient mouse embryonic stem cells, indicating that the variants alter molecular function.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the genomic landscapes of various neoplastic cyst types, including serous cystadenomas (SCAs), intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs), and mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCNs), indicating their capacity to progress to cancer. This classification of cyst types based on their genetic mutations and potential for malignancy supports the use of these variants in defining and confirming disease subtypes.

      Oncogenic: The identification of inactivating mutations in RNF43 as a suppressor of IPMNs and MCNs suggests that these somatic mutations contribute to tumor development and progression. Additionally, the presence of mutations in CTNNB1 in solid pseudopapillary neoplasms (SPNs) further supports the oncogenic role of these variants in the context of tumorigenesis.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies a novel gene rearrangement involving RASGRF1 that contributes to cellular transformation and promotes in vivo tumorigenesis, indicating its role in tumor development.

      Predictive: The findings suggest that cells driven by RASGRF1 fusions are sensitive to targeting of the RAF-MEK-ERK pathway, which correlates with potential therapeutic strategies for tumors harboring these alterations.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how EGFR-D770>GY and variants with G770 equivalence show sensitivity to specific EGFR-TKIs, indicating a correlation with response to therapy. The mention of clinical benefits and radiographic responses to afatinib, dacomitinib, and other TKIs further supports this classification.

      Oncogenic: The variants are described in the context of their role in tumor development, particularly as they are part of EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations that are implicated in lung cancer. The study's focus on these mutations and their effects on cellular behavior in preclinical models suggests their contribution to oncogenesis.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The variant G168E is mentioned in the context of RUNX1 mutations, which are implicated in the M2 subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and are associated with tumor development and progression. This suggests that the G168E variant contributes to oncogenic processes in this context.

      Functional: The G168E variant is described as a missense mutation within the RUNT domain of RUNX1, which is known to affect the protein's function as a transcription factor. This indicates that the variant alters the molecular or biochemical function of RUNX1, impacting its role in gene regulation.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that the H3 K27M mutation may have diagnostic implications as it is a hallmark of diffuse midline gliomas, indicating its role in classifying or confirming a specific disease subtype.

      Oncogenic: The mention of the H3F3A K27M mutation in the context of a sonic hedgehog medulloblastoma suggests that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression, aligning with the definition of oncogenic evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the correlation between the H3.3K27M mutation and the response to an H3.3K27M-targeted peptide vaccine, indicating that patients with H3.3K27M-specific CD8+ T cell responses demonstrated prolonged overall survival compared to nonresponders. This suggests that the variant is predictive of treatment response in the context of the vaccine therapy.

      Prognostic: The results indicate that the median overall survival (OS) was significantly longer for patients with an expansion of H3.3K27M-reactive CD8+ T cells compared to those without, highlighting the variant's role in correlating with disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses how the variant p.L1143P impairs PALB2 function, specifically in the context of homologous recombination (HR) and its interaction with BRCA1, indicating that this variant alters the molecular function of the PALB2 protein. The results section highlights that p.L1143P was identified as a variant that negatively impacts PALB2's role in DNA repair, demonstrating its functional consequences.

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that the results from functional assays can be valuable for predicting cancer risk and responsiveness to cancer therapy, specifically referencing treatments like PARP inhibitors and platinum-based chemotherapy. This suggests that the variant p.L1143P may correlate with treatment response, indicating its predictive value in a therapeutic context.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study mentions that the trial involves patients with diffuse midline gliomas characterized by a K27M mutation in genes encoding histone H3, indicating that this variant is used to classify and define a specific subtype of the disease.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the K27M mutation in histone H3 is associated with tumor development in diffuse midline gliomas, suggesting that this somatic variant contributes to the progression of the disease.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic, Predisposing evidence:

      Predisposing: The study discusses germline mutations in DNA damage repair (DDR) genes, specifically mentioning that these mutations are identified in a significant proportion of patients with metastatic prostate cancer, indicating an inherited risk for developing the disease.

      Prognostic: The results indicate that germline BRCA2 mutations are associated with a significant impact on cause-specific survival (CSS) in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), demonstrating that these mutations correlate with disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Predictive: The study highlights significant interactions between germline BRCA2 status and treatment type, suggesting that the presence of g BRCA2 mutations may influence the response to specific therapies, such as androgen signaling inhibitors versus taxane therapy.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Predisposing evidence:

      Predisposing: The study discusses germline mutations in BRCA1/2 and ATM as being associated with prostate cancer risk, indicating that these inherited mutations confer an increased likelihood of developing lethal prostate cancer.

      Prognostic: The results indicate that mutation carriers of BRCA1/2 and ATM are independent predictors of lethal prostate cancer, correlating with earlier age at death and shorter survival time, which reflects the prognostic significance of these variants in disease outcome.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study indicates that prostate cancer (PCa) with germline BRCA1/2 mutations is associated with poorer survival outcomes, as evidenced by the significantly shorter cause-specific survival (CSS) in carriers compared to noncarriers (8.6 years vs. 15.7 years, P = .015). This suggests that the presence of these mutations correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Diagnostic: The abstract discusses the association of BRCA1/2 mutations with specific clinicopathologic characteristics of prostate tumors, such as higher Gleason scores and increased nodal involvement, indicating that these mutations can be used to classify and define the disease phenotype in prostate cancer.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Prognostic: The abstract states that "HOXC10 upregulation was associated with short overall survival," indicating that the variant correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy. This suggests that higher levels of HOXC10 expression may predict poorer survival in glioma patients.

      Oncogenic: The findings indicate that "HOXC10 knock-down inhibited cell proliferation, colony formation, migration and invasion," which demonstrates that HOXC10 contributes to tumor development and progression in glioma. This supports the classification of HOXC10 as an oncogenic variant due to its role in promoting aggressive tumor behavior.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The variant D33E is described as displaying tumorigenicity and constitutive activation of known RAS effector pathways, indicating that it contributes to tumor development or progression. This aligns with the evidence type that focuses on somatic variants driving cancer behavior.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The K700E mutation in SF3B1 increases cellular sensitivity to ionising radiation and various chemotherapeutic agents, including PARP inhibitors, indicating a correlation with treatment response.

      Oncogenic: The K700E variant is described as a prevalent cancer-associated mutation that contributes to a BRCA-like cellular phenotype, suggesting its role in tumor development and progression.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study describes an assay that measures the effects of variants in MLH1 and MSH2 on the function of the gene products, specifically their ability to undergo cell death following exposure to a methylating agent. This indicates that the variants alter the molecular function related to DNA mismatch repair.

      Diagnostic: The research focuses on identifying variants of unknown significance (VUS) in MLH1 and MSH2 that can help classify patients with suspected Lynch syndrome, thus linking the variants to disease classification and diagnosis.

    2. nan

      Diagnostic, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study describes an assay that measures the effects of variants in MLH1 and MSH2 on the function of the gene products, specifically their ability to undergo cell death following exposure to a methylating agent. This indicates that the variants alter the molecular function related to DNA mismatch repair.

      Diagnostic: The research focuses on identifying variants of unknown significance (VUS) in MLH1 and MSH2 that can help classify patients with suspected Lynch syndrome, thereby linking the presence of these variants to a specific disease context.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study utilized a validated functional assay of BRCA2 homologous recombination (HR) DNA-repair activity to assess the impact of variants of uncertain significance (VUS) on the molecular function of BRCA2, indicating that these variants alter biochemical activity related to DNA repair. This is supported by the comprehensive evaluation of 139 variants, where functional assay results were integral to determining pathogenicity.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses the variant c.5044G>A in the context of testing BRCA1 mRNA levels, indicating that the variant may alter molecular function, which is a key aspect of functional evidence. The mention of "intermediate function scores" suggests that the variant's impact on BRCA1 activity is being assessed, aligning with the definition of functional evidence.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the PALB2 c.2514+1G>C variant in the context of its association with homologous recombination deficiency, suggesting its role in defining or classifying a specific disease context, particularly in pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

      Oncogenic: The variant c.2514+1G>C is identified as a somatic mutation in the results section, indicating its contribution to tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that the GALNT14-rs9679162 "TT" genotype is associated with favorable clinical outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated by transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), suggesting a correlation with treatment response. Additionally, the results show that patients with the "non-TT" genotype who received a combination of TACE and sorafenib had improved outcomes compared to those who only received TACE, further supporting the predictive nature of the variant in treatment efficacy.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that patients were genotyped for GALNT14-rs9679162 before TACE, indicating that this variant is used to classify patients into "TT" and "non-TT" genotypes. This classification is essential for determining treatment strategies, thus supporting its role as a diagnostic marker in the context of HCC.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how treatment with the KRAS(G12C) inhibitor AMG 510 led to regression of KRASG12C tumors and improved anti-tumor efficacy, indicating a correlation with response to therapy.

      Oncogenic: The abstract highlights that KRAS is a frequently mutated oncogene and specifically mentions the KRAS(G12C) variant's role in tumor development, suggesting its contribution to tumor progression.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that the FLT3 K663Q mutation was potently inhibited by Sunitinib, demonstrating a correlation with treatment response, as Sunitinib reduced proliferation and induced apoptosis in cells expressing this variant.

      Oncogenic: The abstract describes FLT3 K663Q as a novel gain-of-function mutation associated with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), suggesting that it contributes to tumor development or progression.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the association of drug response with mutational status, indicating that specific mutations, including those in splicing components like serine/arginine rich 2 (ZRSR2), correlate with sensitivity to several drugs. This suggests that the presence of these mutations can predict the effectiveness of certain therapies in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract discusses how acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with t(8;21) or inv(16) are recognized as unique entities within AML, indicating that these variants are used to classify and define specific subtypes of the disease.

      Prognostic: The abstract mentions that high KIT mutant allele ratios define a group of t(8;21) AML patients with poor prognosis, and that mutations in epigenetic modifying or cohesin genes were associated with a poor prognosis, indicating a correlation with disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that "only MDS with SF3B1 K700E mutations have a favorable prognosis," indicating that this specific variant is used to classify and define a subtype of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

      Prognostic: The results section mentions that "Only SF3B1 Mutation involving K700E Independently Predicts Overall Survival in Myelodysplastic Syndromes," which correlates the K700E variant with disease outcome, specifically overall survival, independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study reports that the HER2 A775dupYVMA mutation was present in a significant portion of patients and correlates with an objective response rate (ORR) of 20.0%, indicating its association with treatment response to poziotinib in NSCLC.

      Diagnostic: The HER2 A775dupYVMA mutation is described as the most frequent mutation in the cohort, suggesting its role in defining or classifying the disease subtype of HER2 exon 20 insertion NSCLC.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Functional evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study classifies six new BRCA2 variants as pathogenic or nonpathogenic based on genetic information from families, indicating that these variants are used to define or classify the disease relevance of BRCA2 mutations.

      Functional: The study evaluates a homology-directed DNA break repair (HDR) functional assay to infer the clinical relevance of BRCA2 variants, demonstrating that the assay alters the understanding of the variants' pathogenicity based on their molecular function.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that EZH2 has oncogenic activity and that its mutations result in premature chain termination or abrogation of histone methyltransferase activity, suggesting a role in tumor development for myeloid malignancies. This indicates that the EZH2 mutations contribute to tumor progression in this context.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses how oncogenic RAS mutations, specifically HrasG12V, are involved in thyroid tumor development, indicating that these somatic variants contribute to tumor progression. The evidence is supported by the use of transposon mutagenesis to identify additional genetic alterations that cooperate with RAS mutations in thyroid carcinogenesis.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how exportin-1 inhibition enhances chemosensitivity and demonstrates synergy with chemotherapy agents, indicating that the variant correlates with response to specific therapies in small cell lung cancer (SCLC). This suggests a potential predictive role for the variant in treatment outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The research highlights that exportin-1 (XPO1) is highly expressed in SCLC and that its knockout enhances chemosensitivity, implying that the variant contributes to tumor development or progression in this aggressive malignancy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of MET-targeted therapies in MET-amplified and MET exon 14 deletion mutant non-small cell lung cancers, indicating that the presence of these variants correlates with response to specific therapies, particularly MET tyrosine kinase inhibitors. The mention of drug resistance mechanisms further emphasizes the predictive nature of the variant's role in treatment outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The study assesses secondary MET mutations that likely emerge in response to treatment, suggesting that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of resistance to MET-targeted therapies. The use of mutagenesis assays to evaluate these mutations supports their role in oncogenesis.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that STK11 and KEAP1 mutations are associated with significantly worse progression-free and overall survival to immunotherapy specifically among KRASMUT lung adenocarcinoma patients, suggesting a correlation with treatment response.

      Prognostic: The presence of STK11 and KEAP1 mutations correlates with worse overall survival outcomes, as indicated by the hazard ratios provided for both mutations in the context of immunotherapy, independent of any specific treatment.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study reports that the p.M90I mutation in the RIT1 gene induces cellular transformation in vitro and in vivo, indicating that it contributes to tumor development in lung adenocarcinoma. This aligns with the definition of an oncogenic variant, as it demonstrates the mutation's role in promoting cancer progression.

      Functional: The abstract mentions that the mutations in the RIT1 gene, including p.M90I, cluster in a hotspot near the switch II domain, which is involved in GTP hydrolysis. This suggests that the mutation alters the molecular function of the protein, supporting its classification as functional evidence.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study investigates how known tumor-derived missense mutations in the TP53 gene affect the stability and oligomeric structure of the p53 protein, indicating that these mutations alter the molecular function of p53, particularly its ability to form a tetrameric structure essential for its tumor suppressor activity. The analysis of the stability of mutant peptides and their impact on protein interactions and DNA binding further supports this classification.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The K27M mutation is used to define two subgroups of diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, indicating its role in classifying the disease and its subtypes.

      Prognostic: The mention of different prognosis associated with the K27M mutations suggests that this variant correlates with disease outcome, independent of therapy.

    2. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The K27M mutation is used to define two subgroups of diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, indicating its role in classifying the disease and its subtypes.

      Prognostic: The mention of different prognosis associated with the K27M mutations suggests that this variant correlates with disease outcome, independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that diffuse midline glioma with an H3 K27M mutation was added to the WHO classification as a new grade IV entity, indicating that the presence of the H3 K27M mutation is used to classify and define a specific disease subtype.

      Prognostic: The study discusses the outcomes of patients with double mutations, noting that despite the presence of H3 K27M mutations, these cases have a better spontaneous outcome than classic diffuse midline H3 K27M-mutant glioma, suggesting a correlation with disease outcome.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that the H3 K27M mutation can occur in association with the BRAF V600E mutation in grade I glioneuronal tumors, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that nearly 80% of DIPGs harbor a K27M mutation, indicating its association with this specific disease, which supports its use as a biomarker for diagnosis and classification of DIPG.

      Oncogenic: The mention of frequent histone 3 mutations (K27M-H3) in DIPG suggests that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development, as it is implicated in the unique genetic landscape of this aggressive brain cancer.

    2. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that nearly 80% of DIPGs harbor a K27M mutation, indicating its association with the disease and suggesting its use as a biomarker for classification.

      Oncogenic: The mention of frequent histone 3 mutations (K27M-H3) in DIPG suggests that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development, as it is implicated in the unique genetic landscape of this aggressive brain cancer.

    3. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that nearly 80% of DIPGs harbor a K27M mutation, indicating its association with the disease and suggesting its use as a biomarker for classification.

      Oncogenic: The mention of frequent histone 3 mutations (K27M-H3) in DIPG suggests that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development, as it is implicated in the unique genetic makeup of this aggressive brain cancer.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The K27M mutation in histone H3.3 is described as being present in approximately 70% of DIPGs and is likely relevant for tumorigenesis, indicating its role in cancer development. The mention of its high frequency and association with specific genetic alterations further supports its oncogenic potential.

      Prognostic: The study reports that the K27M mutation confers a worse overall survival compared to H3.3 wild-type patients, indicating that this variant is associated with disease outcome independent of therapy. This correlation with survival outcomes classifies it as prognostic evidence.

    2. nan

      Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The K27M mutation in histone H3.3 is described as being present in approximately 70% of DIPGs, indicating its significant role in tumor development. The mention of its association with dysregulation of the PRC2 complex and its high frequency in tumors supports its contribution to tumorigenesis.

      Prognostic: The study reports that the K27M mutation confers a worse overall survival compared to H3.3 wild-type patients, indicating that this variant is associated with disease outcome independent of therapy. This correlation with survival outcomes classifies it as prognostic evidence.

    3. nan

      Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The K27M mutation in histone H3.3 is described as being present in approximately 70% of DIPGs and is likely relevant for tumorigenesis, indicating its role in cancer development. The mention of its high frequency and association with specific genetic alterations further supports its oncogenic potential.

      Prognostic: The study reports that the K27M mutation confers a worse overall survival compared to H3.3 wild-type patients, indicating that this variant is associated with disease outcome independent of therapy. This correlation with survival outcomes classifies it as prognostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The K27M mutation in histone H3.3 is used to define clinically and biologically distinct subgroups of pediatric diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, indicating its role in classifying the disease.

      Oncogenic: The mention of the K27M mutation in histone H3.3 suggests that it contributes to tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of pediatric diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas.

    2. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The K27M mutation in histone H3.3 is used to define clinically and biologically distinct subgroups of pediatric diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, indicating its role in classifying the disease.

      Oncogenic: The mention of the K27M mutation in histone H3.3 suggests that it contributes to tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of pediatric diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract indicates that the p.Lys27Met substitution in histone H3 variants is associated with pediatric midline high-grade astrocytomas (mHGAs), suggesting that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression. The mention of specific mutations and their association with tumor location further supports the oncogenic role of this variant in the context of these tumors.

      Functional: The study discusses how the p.Lys27Met alteration is linked to hyperactivation of the BMP-ACVR1 pathway and increased levels of phosphorylated SMAD proteins, indicating that this variant alters molecular or biochemical function within the tumor cells. This suggests a functional impact of the variant on the signaling pathways involved in tumor biology.

    2. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses how the p.Lys27Met substitution in histone H3 variants is associated with pediatric midline high-grade astrocytomas (mHGAs) and highlights its role in driving the epigenetic phenotype of these tumors, indicating that this variant contributes to tumor development or progression.

      Functional: The study mentions that the p.Lys27Met alteration is associated with hyperactivation of the BMP-ACVR1 developmental pathway and increased levels of phosphorylated SMAD proteins, suggesting that this variant alters molecular or biochemical function in tumor cells.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Functional evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that the glycine-to-arginine alteration at codon 34 (G34R) within H3F3A occurs exclusively in pediatric glioblastomas, indicating its use in defining or classifying a specific disease subtype. The mention of the mutation's presence in a certain percentage of glioma cases further supports its role as a diagnostic marker.

      Functional: The study investigates alterations in histone methylation in G34R-mutant samples, suggesting that this variant affects molecular functions related to histone modification. This indicates that the G34R mutation alters biochemical processes within the tumor cells.

    2. nan

      Diagnostic, Functional evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that the glycine-to-arginine alteration at codon 34 (G34R) within H3F3A occurs exclusively in pediatric glioblastomas, indicating its use in defining or classifying a specific disease subtype. The mention of the mutation's presence in tumor samples from patients further supports its diagnostic relevance.

      Functional: The study investigates alterations in histone methylation in G34R-mutant samples, suggesting that this variant affects molecular functions related to histone modification. The analysis of histone methylation patterns indicates that the G34R mutation may alter biochemical functions within the tumor context.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study suggests that the presence of the H3.3 G34 mutation should be recommended as a routine diagnostic marker for supratentorial CNS tumors across a broad histological spectrum, indicating its role in defining and classifying these tumors.

      Prognostic: The survival analysis identified the presence of amplified oncogene(s) and MGMT methylation as independent prognostic markers for poor and favorable outcomes, respectively, indicating that the H3 G34 mutation may correlate with disease outcomes.

    2. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study suggests that the H3.3 G34 mutation should be recommended as a routine diagnostic marker for supratentorial CNS tumors across a broad histological spectrum, indicating its role in defining and classifying these tumors.

      Prognostic: The survival analysis identified the presence of amplified oncogene(s) and MGMT methylation as independent prognostic markers for poor and favorable outcomes, respectively, indicating that the H3 G34 mutation may correlate with disease outcomes.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that "each H3F3A mutation defines an epigenetic subgroup of GBM with a distinct global methylation pattern," indicating that these mutations are used to classify and define specific subtypes of glioblastoma.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that the H3F3A mutations "give rise to GBMs in separate anatomic compartments," suggesting that these somatic mutations contribute to tumor development and progression in glioblastoma.

    2. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies recurrent H3F3A mutations that define distinct epigenetic subgroups of glioblastoma (GBM), indicating that these mutations are used to classify the disease into specific subtypes based on their unique methylation patterns.

      Oncogenic: The H3F3A mutations are implicated in the development of GBMs, as the study demonstrates that these mutations contribute to tumor formation in separate anatomic compartments, suggesting their role in tumor progression.

    3. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies recurrent H3F3A mutations that define distinct epigenetic subgroups of glioblastoma (GBM), indicating that these mutations are used to classify the disease into specific subtypes based on their unique methylation patterns.

      Oncogenic: The H3F3A mutations are implicated in the development of GBMs, as the study demonstrates that these mutations contribute to tumor formation in separate anatomic compartments, suggesting a role in tumor progression.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract discusses the H3 K27M mutation's association with various tumor types, indicating its role in defining and classifying these tumors, particularly in pediatric and adult cohorts. This suggests that the variant is used to confirm or classify a disease subtype.

      Prognostic: The results indicate that patients with H3 K27M-mutant tumors have a poor prognosis, with mean survival times reported for both adults and children. This correlation with adverse outcomes, independent of therapy, supports the classification as prognostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The BRAF:p.V600E mutation is mentioned as being present in a proportion of low-grade glioneuronal tumors (LGGNTs), indicating its role in tumor development or progression, which aligns with the definition of an oncogenic variant.

      Diagnostic: The abstract discusses the presence of the BRAF:p.V600E mutation in sporadic cerebellar pilocytic astrocytomas and its association with the activation of the MAPK/ERK pathway, suggesting its use as a biomarker for classifying these tumors.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses how pediatric low-grade gliomas (pLGG) can be classified based on their alteration type, indicating that these genetic alterations are used to define and categorize the disease, which aligns with the definition of diagnostic evidence.

      Prognostic: The abstract mentions that rearrangement-driven tumors infrequently progressed and rarely resulted in death compared to SNV-driven tumors, suggesting that the type of genetic alteration correlates with disease outcomes, which is indicative of prognostic evidence.

    2. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses how pediatric low-grade gliomas (pLGG) can be classified based on their alteration type, indicating that these genetic alterations are used to define and categorize the disease. The mention of different clinical-molecular correlates further supports the use of these variants in diagnosing and stratifying pLGG subtypes.

      Prognostic: The abstract notes that rearrangement-driven tumors are diagnosed at a younger age, infrequently progress, and rarely result in death compared to SNV-driven tumors, suggesting that these variants correlate with disease outcomes independent of therapy. This classification into risk categories indicates a prognostic value associated with the different alteration types in pLGG.

    3. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses how pediatric low-grade gliomas (pLGG) can be classified based on their alteration type, indicating that these genetic alterations are used to define and classify the disease and its subtypes. The mention of clinical-molecular correlates further supports the use of these variants in diagnosing and stratifying pLGG into risk categories.

      Prognostic: The abstract notes that rearrangement-driven tumors infrequently progressed and rarely resulted in death compared to SNV-driven tumors, suggesting that the type of genetic alteration correlates with disease outcomes independent of therapy. This indicates a prognostic relationship between the variant types and clinical outcomes in pLGG.

    4. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses how pediatric low-grade gliomas (pLGG) can be classified based on their alteration type, indicating that these genetic alterations are used to define and classify the disease and its subtypes. The mention of "broadly classified based on their alteration type" supports the use of these variants in diagnosing and categorizing the tumors.

      Prognostic: The abstract notes that rearrangement-driven tumors "infrequently progressed, and rarely resulted in death" compared to SNV-driven tumors, suggesting that the presence of specific variants correlates with disease outcomes independent of therapy. This indicates a prognostic value of the variants in predicting clinical outcomes for patients with pLGG.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the frequency of the BRAF p.V600E variant in various types of glial tumors, indicating its association with specific tumor subtypes, which supports its use as a biomarker for diagnosis and classification of these tumors.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the BRAF p.V600E variant is noted in multiple tumor types, suggesting its role in tumor development and progression, which aligns with the definition of an oncogenic variant.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the patient's response to combination targeted therapy with a selective BRAF inhibitor (dabrafenib) and MEK inhibitor (trametinib), indicating that the presence of the BRAF p.T599dup mutation is associated with a positive clinical response to this treatment regimen.

      Oncogenic: The mention of the BRAF p.T599dup mutation in the context of a ganglioglioma suggests that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression, as it is associated with a specific tumor type and treatment response.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that midostaurin has been approved for KIT D816V-positive systemic mastocytosis, indicating that this variant correlates with a specific therapy, demonstrating its predictive value in treatment response.

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses the presence of the KIT D816V mutation in the context of oncogenic receptor tyrosine kinases, suggesting that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression, which aligns with the definition of oncogenic evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The BRAFG469V mutation was identified as the only known oncogenic mutation in the patient-derived xenograft model, indicating its role in tumor development. Additionally, the study confirmed that small interfering RNA knockdown of BRAF, but not EGFR, resulted in cell death, further supporting BRAFG469V as an oncogenic driver.

      Predictive: The study demonstrated that the BRAFG469V mutation is sensitive to multiple EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), suggesting that this variant correlates with response to therapy. The findings indicate that clinically approved EGFR TKIs can be repurposed for treating patients with lung cancer harboring the BRAFG469V mutation.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study mentions that FLT3 mutations, including point mutations within the tyrosine kinase domain, are associated with short relapse-free and overall survival, indicating a correlation between these mutations and disease outcomes.

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the transient clinical responses to FLT3 kinase inhibitors and the high rates of relapse and drug resistance, suggesting that the presence of specific mutations, such as those in the tyrosine kinase domain, can influence treatment response and resistance to therapy.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study reports that the C124S variant is "both protein- and lipid-phosphatase catalytically inactive," indicating that it alters the molecular function of the PTEN protein. This suggests a direct impact on the biochemical activity of the protein, which is a key aspect of functional evidence.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that mutations in PTEN, including C124S, have been associated with various human diseases, including autism spectrum disorder and cancer. This association implies that the variant can be used to classify or define these diseases, supporting its classification as diagnostic.

      Oncogenic: The results indicate that C124S has been found in somatic cancer, suggesting that this variant contributes to tumor development or progression. This aligns with the oncogenic evidence type, as it demonstrates a direct link between the variant and cancer.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses FGFR1 amplification (FGFR1amp) as being associated with resistance to endocrine therapy and CDK4/6 inhibitors, indicating that the variant correlates with treatment response. Additionally, it mentions that high FGFR1-4 mRNA levels are associated with FGFRi response, further supporting its predictive nature regarding therapy outcomes.

      Diagnostic: FGFR1 amplification is described as recurrent in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and is used to identify responders to FGFR inhibitors and multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitors, indicating its role in classifying and defining a specific subtype of breast cancer. This association with a specific disease context supports its classification as a diagnostic evidence type.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study provides evidence that the BRCA1 missense variant p.L1363P disrupts the interaction with PALB2, leading to defects in homologous recombination repair (HRR) and increased sensitivity to DNA-damaging agents, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Oncogenic: The results demonstrate that the Brca1 p.L1363P variant accelerates the development of mammary tumors in a mouse model, suggesting that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development and progression.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how the presence of the EML4-ALK fusion variant 3 and TP53 mutation in plasma were associated with poor progression-free survival (PFS), indicating that these variants may correlate with treatment response to brigatinib versus crizotinib.

      Prognostic: The results mention that the median overall survival was not reached in either treatment group, but there was a suggested survival benefit for brigatinib in patients with baseline brain metastases, indicating a correlation with disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Diagnostic: The presence of the EML4-ALK fusion variant 3 is used to assess clinical efficacy and is associated with poor PFS, suggesting its role in defining or classifying the disease in the context of treatment response.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract indicates that adavosertib improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with RAS/TP53-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), suggesting a correlation between the RAS/TP53 mutations and response to this specific therapy. This aligns with the definition of predictive evidence, as it discusses treatment response in relation to the variant.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses how mutations in the N-terminal region of PTEN, including Lys13, affect its PIP3 phosphatase activity and nuclear localization, indicating that these variants alter the molecular function of PTEN. The mention of monoubiquitylation of Lys13 being required for PTEN nuclear entry further supports this classification.

      Oncogenic: The abstract and results highlight the role of PTEN as a tumor suppressor and its involvement in tumor progression when its nuclear localization is lost, suggesting that mutations in this region, including those at position 13, contribute to tumor development or progression. The association of PTEN's functions with cancer outcomes reinforces its oncogenic relevance.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses the D92N mutation and its partial activity, indicating that this variant alters the biochemical function of the PTEN protein, specifically its phosphatase activity. The mention of the mutation's impact on PTEN function supports its classification as a functional variant.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that high-grade mucinous adenocarcinoma (high-MC) is significantly associated with shorter disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) periods compared to low-grade mucinous adenocarcinoma (low-MC) and nonmucinous carcinoma, indicating that high-MC serves as an independent prognostic factor in colorectal cancer (CRC).

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of onvansertib, a PLK1 inhibitor, in inhibiting tumor growth in Group 3 medulloblastoma, indicating its potential as a therapeutic strategy. The mention of "tumor growth inhibition" and "IC50 concentrations" suggests a correlation with treatment response, which aligns with predictive evidence.

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that PLK1 is an "oncogenic kinase" and is overexpressed in Group 3 medulloblastoma, indicating its role in tumor development and progression. This supports the classification of the variant as oncogenic due to its contribution to cancer biology.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study demonstrates a correlation between SNAI2 expression levels and radiosensitivity, indicating that SNAI2 could potentially predict clinical responses to ionizing radiation treatment in rhabdomyosarcoma. This suggests that modulation of SNAI2 levels may influence treatment outcomes, aligning with the predictive evidence type.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Predictive: The study identifies somatic missense mutations in the ERCC2 gene as being associated with improved response to cisplatin-based chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), indicating that these mutations can serve as predictive biomarkers for treatment response.

      Functional: The research demonstrates that introducing an ERCC2 mutation into a bladder cancer cell line abrogates nucleotide excision repair (NER) activity, highlighting the functional impact of these mutations on molecular processes related to cisplatin sensitivity.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how treatment with KRAS G12C inhibitors, such as sotorasib, can lead to substantial tumor regression in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), indicating a correlation between the G12C variant and response to therapy. Additionally, the exploration of dual blockade of MET and KRAS G12C as a treatment option suggests that the variant's presence influences treatment strategies.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the KRAS G12C variant is implicated in the development of resistance mechanisms in NSCLC, as the study identifies subclonal evolution and MET amplification in KRAS G12C NSCLC cells that have developed resistance, indicating that this variant contributes to tumor progression. The mention of tumor shrinkage in xenograft models further supports the oncogenic role of the G12C variant.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of the erlotinib plus bevacizumab regimen in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), specifically noting that progression-free survival (PFS) was significantly improved in patients with untreated metastatic EGFR-mutated NSCLC. This indicates a correlation between the EGFR mutation and response to the combined therapy, classifying it as predictive evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that the G63R mutation, along with other EGFR mutants, is oncogenic and able to transform cells in a ligand-independent manner, indicating its role in tumor development.

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that a subset of EGFR mutations, including G63R, can serve as genomic predictors for response to anti-EGFR antibodies, suggesting that this variant correlates with treatment response.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the anticancer activity of sotorasib in patients with KRAS p.G12C-mutated advanced solid tumors, indicating a correlation between the presence of this variant and the response to therapy. The mention of "objective response" and "response to sotorasib therapy" supports this classification.

      Oncogenic: The variant p.G12C is implicated in the context of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), suggesting that it contributes to tumor development or progression. The study focuses on patients with this specific mutation, which is known to drive oncogenic processes in cancer.

    2. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the anticancer activity of sotorasib in patients with KRAS p.G12C-mutated advanced solid tumors, indicating a correlation between the presence of this variant and the response to therapy. The mention of "objective response" and "response to sotorasib therapy" supports this classification.

      Oncogenic: The variant p.G12C is implicated in the context of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), suggesting that it contributes to tumor development or progression, which aligns with the definition of an oncogenic variant. The study focuses on the specific mutation in relation to cancer treatment, reinforcing its role in oncogenesis.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that mutations in JAK2V617F co-occur with other oncogenic mutations in hematological malignancies, indicating its role in defining or classifying a disease subtype. This suggests that the presence of JAK2V617F is associated with specific malignancies, supporting its use as a diagnostic marker.

      Oncogenic: The variant JAK2V617F is described in the context of co-occurring with other oncogenic mutations, implying its contribution to tumor development or progression in hematological malignancies. This association with oncogenic tyrosine kinases indicates that JAK2V617F plays a role in the pathogenesis of these cancers.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study found that mutations in the TP53 gene, particularly those affecting loop domains L2 or L3 of the p53 protein, were associated with a lack of response to chemotherapy, indicating that these mutations may predict resistance to specific treatment regimens in breast cancer.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that TP53 mutations, particularly those affecting the L2 or L3 domains, are associated with a lack of response to doxorubicin chemotherapy, suggesting that these mutations can predict resistance to this specific treatment. The statistical significance of the association (P = 0.008 for mutations affecting L2/L3) further supports this predictive evidence.

      Prognostic: The findings also show that TP53 mutations, along with histological grade and bcl-2 expression, predict relapse-free and breast cancer-specific survival, indicating that these mutations correlate with disease outcomes independent of therapy. The statistical significance of the associations (Ps between <0.0001 and 0.0155) reinforces the prognostic value of TP53 mutations in this context.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Predisposing evidence:

      Predisposing: The study discusses germline mutations in the PTEN gene associated with PTEN hamartoma tumour syndrome (PHTS), which confers an inherited risk for developing various cancers, including breast and thyroid cancers. The mention of "germline mutations" indicates that the variant is inherited, thus fitting the predisposing category.

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that PTEN mutations are used to define and classify PHTS, which encompasses several clinical syndromes. This indicates that the variant is associated with a specific disease, fulfilling the criteria for diagnostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Predisposing evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses PTEN germline mutations in the context of PTEN hamartoma tumor syndromes (PHTS), indicating that these mutations are used to classify and confirm the diagnosis of conditions like Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome and other related syndromes. The mention of PTEN testing in children with specific phenotypic features further supports its role as a diagnostic marker.

      Predisposing: The abstract specifies that the PTEN mutation is a germline mutation, which confers inherited risk for developing PHTS, including Cowden syndrome and Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome. This aligns with the definition of predisposing evidence, as it highlights the inherited nature of the mutation and its association with disease risk.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses how mutations at residues K13 and K289 alter the molecular function of PTEN by affecting its stability and localization, specifically through mechanisms of mono- and polyubiquitination. This indicates that the variant K13 directly influences the biochemical properties of the PTEN protein.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how mTORC1 pathway-activating mutations correlate with an exceptional response to treatment with rapalogs, indicating that these mutations can predict sensitivity to this specific therapy in certain cancer types.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that mTOR mutations enhance mTORC1 kinase activity and contribute to tumor growth in VHL-deficient cells, demonstrating that these somatic mutations play a role in tumor development and progression.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study provides evidence that the somatic mutation c.7280T>C (p.Leu2427Pro) in the MTOR gene contributes to tumor development and progression, as it induces hyperactivation of the mTOR kinase, which disrupts neuronal migration and leads to spontaneous seizures. This indicates that the variant plays a role in the pathogenesis of focal cortical dysplasia type II (FCDII).

      Predictive: The findings suggest that inhibition of mTOR with rapamycin can suppress cytomegalic neurons and epileptic seizures, indicating that the variant may correlate with treatment response in patients with FCDII. This positions the mutation as a potential therapeutic target for managing intractable epilepsy associated with this condition.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses how mutations in the p53 gene alter its transactivation function, indicating that these variants can change molecular activity and gene regulation. The assessment of p53 mutants' ability to transactivate from various response elements demonstrates a direct link between the mutations and their functional consequences.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that mutations in p53, a tumor suppressor, could lead to dramatic phenotypic changes and diversification of cell responses to stress, suggesting that these somatic mutations contribute to tumor development and progression. The classification of p53 mutants as loss of function or retaining transactivation further supports their role in cancer biology.

      Predictive: The findings imply that the functionality of specific p53 mutations could affect clinical behavior and outcome in the context of a neoadjuvant chemotherapy treatment trial, indicating a potential correlation between these variants and treatment response.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the L1196M mutation as a gatekeeper mutation that limits the durability of response to crizotinib and other ALK inhibitors, indicating its role in resistance to therapy. This suggests that the presence of the L1196M variant correlates with treatment resistance, which is a key aspect of predictive evidence.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that the L1196M mutation is a major resistance mechanism to ALK inhibitors, which implies that it contributes to tumor progression and development in the context of ALK+ NSCLC. This aligns with the definition of oncogenic evidence, as the mutation is associated with the cancer-driving behavior of ALK fusion proteins.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the potential role of the SHP2 inhibitor SHP099 in combination with molecular-targeted therapy, indicating that this combination may enhance treatment response in ALK/ROS1/EGFR-altered non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The mention of "growth inhibition of cancer cells" suggests a correlation with treatment sensitivity, which aligns with predictive evidence.

      Oncogenic: The abstract highlights the involvement of oncogene alterations in ALK/ROS1/EGFR in non-small cell lung cancer, suggesting that these variants contribute to tumor development or progression. The context of resistance to therapies targeting these oncogenes further supports the classification as oncogenic.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that the combination of mirvetuximab soravtansine and bevacizumab may benefit women with recurrent ovarian cancer and high folate receptor alpha (FRalpha) expression, suggesting a correlation with treatment response. The mention of an objective response rate of 64% in patients with FRalpha-high tumors further supports this predictive evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The presence of the D835Y variant is discussed in the context of a patient receiving an experimental clinical trial with a FLT3 inhibitor, indicating a correlation with treatment response. The mention of achieving complete morphological remission suggests that the variant may influence sensitivity to the therapy.

      Oncogenic: The D835Y variant is described as part of two small TKD mutated clones that were detected in the patient, indicating its potential role in tumor development or progression. The presence of this variant alongside the FLT3 ITD mutation suggests it may contribute to the malignancy in the context of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study demonstrates that loss of STAG2 enhances the metastatic potential of Ewing sarcoma xenografts, indicating that STAG2 mutations contribute to tumor development and progression. This is further supported by the observation that the oncogenic genetic program driven by the fusion transcription factor EWS/FLI1 is highly perturbed in STAG2 knockout cells.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study assesses the antitumor activity of pralsetinib, a selective RET inhibitor, in patients with RET fusion-positive NSCLC, indicating a correlation between the RET fusion variant and response to this specific therapy. The mention of overall response rates in patients receiving pralsetinib further supports the predictive nature of the variant in relation to treatment efficacy.

      Diagnostic: The paper discusses RET fusion-positive NSCLC, indicating that the presence of the RET fusion variant is used to classify patients with this specific subtype of lung cancer. This classification is essential for determining eligibility for treatment with pralsetinib, thus highlighting the diagnostic role of the variant.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies the p.G34R mutation in H3F3A as a somatic mutation found in non-brainstem paediatric glioblastomas, indicating its potential role in tumor development or progression. The context of the study focuses on somatic mutations in pediatric diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, which supports the classification of this variant as oncogenic.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies BRAF V600E mutations as a biomarker in pediatric low-grade gliomas (PLGGs), indicating its role in classifying and stratifying these tumors into different risk groups based on their molecular characteristics.

      Prognostic: The results show that BRAF V600E is associated with shorter progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in a subset of PLGGs, suggesting its significance in predicting disease outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study found that patients with MET amplification were resistant to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) treatment, indicating a correlation between the MET variant and treatment response. This suggests that MET amplification can predict resistance to ICB therapy, which is crucial for tailoring treatment strategies.

      Prognostic: The results indicated that patients with MET amplification had poor progression-free survival, demonstrating that this variant correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy. This highlights the potential of MET amplification as a prognostic marker in lung cancer.

      Oncogenic: The study describes how oncogenic MET signaling contributes to tumor behavior by inducing phosphorylation of UPF1 and downregulating STING expression, which is indicative of its role in tumor development and progression. This evidence supports the classification of MET amplification as an oncogenic variant.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the therapeutic implications of KRAS mutations, particularly how MEK inhibition has minimal effect as a single agent for PDAC, indicating a relationship between the variant and treatment response. The combination of glucose metabolism inhibition and MEK inhibition shows potential for inducing apoptosis and prolonging overall survival, suggesting that KRAS mutations may influence sensitivity to this combined therapy.

      Oncogenic: The abstract highlights the role of KRAS mutations, specifically KrasG12D, in tumor maintenance and progression in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development. The investigation into the pathways activated by KRAS mutations further supports its oncogenic role in PDAC.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Functional evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies the presence of MAP2K1 (p.K57N) variants in the tissue adjacent to cartilage, indicating an association with the condition of arteriovenous malformation (AVM). This suggests that the variant is used to classify or confirm the disease state in the affected tissues.

      Functional: The presence of the MAP2K1 (p.K57N) variant is shown to have different mutant allele frequencies in endothelial cells compared to non-endothelial cells, indicating that it alters the molecular or biochemical function within these cell types. This suggests a functional impact of the variant on the cellular behavior in the context of AVM.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that "depletion of SAMMSON sensitized mutant BRAF melanoma cells to RAF inhibitors in vitro and in vivo," suggesting that SAMMSON plays a role in the response of these cells to therapy, specifically RAF inhibitors. This aligns with the definition of predictive evidence, as it discusses the correlation between the variant and treatment sensitivity.

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that "the long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) SAMMSON is required for human melanoma cell growth and survival," indicating that SAMMSON contributes to tumor development or progression in melanoma. This supports the classification as oncogenic, as it highlights the role of SAMMSON in cancer cell viability.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how pembrolizumab improved overall survival (OS) in patients with advanced NSCLC with PD-L1 tumor proportion score (TPS) >=50% and >=1%, indicating a correlation between the PD-L1 status and response to therapy. The hazard ratios provided for OS further support the predictive nature of the variant in relation to treatment outcomes.

      Diagnostic: The mention of PD-L1 TPS as a criterion for patient selection in the study indicates its role in classifying patients for treatment, thus serving as a diagnostic marker for advanced NSCLC. The use of specific TPS thresholds to define patient eligibility for pembrolizumab treatment highlights its diagnostic significance.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that increased levels of DLL1 in the tumor microenvironment sensitize tumors to anti-CTLA4 treatment, resulting in tumor regression and prolonged survival, which suggests a correlation between DLL1 levels and response to therapy.

      Oncogenic: The findings demonstrate that elevated DLL1 levels contribute to tumor vascular normalization and tumor growth inhibition, indicating a role in tumor development or progression within the context of the study.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of apatinib plus gefitinib as first-line therapy in patients with EGFR-mutant NSCLC, specifically mentioning the L858R mutation as part of the inclusion criteria for treatment-naive patients. This indicates a correlation between the presence of the L858R variant and the response to the combination therapy, thus classifying it as predictive evidence.

      Diagnostic: The abstract explicitly states that patients with the EGFR exon 21 L858R mutation were included in the study, indicating that this variant is used to classify and define a specific subtype of NSCLC. This supports the classification of the L858R variant as diagnostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies the p.Tyr562Cys variant as a somatic variant that contributes to tumor development or progression, specifically in the context of fusiform cerebral aneurysms, as indicated by the presence of somatic-activating PDGFRB variants and their association with overactive auto-phosphorylation and downstream signaling activation.

      Functional: The variant is shown to cause non-ligand-dependent auto-phosphorylation in PDGFRB, indicating that it alters the molecular function of the protein, which is supported by the findings of overactive phosphorylation and downstream activation of signaling pathways in patient cells harboring the variant.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that the mosaic PDGFRB c.1685A > G p.(Tyr562Cys) variant is associated with a specific phenotype, indicating its role in defining and classifying conditions related to PDGFRB-activating variants.

      Oncogenic: The mention of segmental overgrowth and aneurysms due to the mosaic PDGFRB p.(Tyr562Cys) variant in the results suggests that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of vascular malformations.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies that most vascular anomalies with overgrowth harbor postzygotic gain-of-function mutations in oncogenes, indicating that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression. This is supported by the use of tumor genetic profiling to detect these variants, which are typically associated with cancer.

    2. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies that most vascular anomalies with overgrowth harbor postzygotic gain-of-function mutations in oncogenes, indicating that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression. This is supported by the use of tumor genetic profiling to detect these variants, which are typically associated with cancer.

    3. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study identifies that most vascular anomalies with overgrowth harbor postzygotic gain-of-function mutations in oncogenes, indicating that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression. This is supported by the use of tumor genetic profiling to detect these variants, which are typically associated with cancer.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Predisposing evidence:

      Predisposing: The abstract clearly states that "germline mutations in RASA1 are associated with capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation (CM-AVM) syndrome," indicating that the c.1248T>G variant is inherited and confers risk for developing this syndrome.

      Diagnostic: The mention of the c.1248T>G variant being tracked through the family and identified as a "familial germline heterozygous novel pathogenic RASA1 variant" supports its role in defining and confirming the diagnosis of CM-AVM syndrome.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Predisposing evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies RASA1 mutations as the cause of capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation (CM-AVM), indicating that these mutations are used to define and confirm the clinical diagnosis of the disorder. The mention of screening RASA1 in patients with specific phenotypes further supports its role as a diagnostic marker for CM-AVM.

      Predisposing: The abstract describes CM-AVM as an autosomal-dominant disorder caused by heterozygous RASA1 mutations, which implies that these mutations confer inherited risk for developing the disease. The classification of the disorder as autosomal-dominant suggests a germline origin of the RASA1 mutations involved.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses RASA1-related disorders and highlights that variants in the RASA1 gene are associated with hereditary capillary malformations and other vascular malformation syndromes, indicating the use of these variants to classify and confirm the disease.

      Oncogenic: The mention of deleterious RASA1 variants contributing to the clinical features of vascular malformation syndromes suggests that these somatic variants may play a role in tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of vascular anomalies.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the association of RASA1 mutations with capillary malformation (CM) and related vascular anomalies, indicating that these mutations can be used to classify and confirm the presence of CM-AVM. The mention of "familial segregation of CM" and the identification of a genetic locus further supports its role in disease classification.

      Oncogenic: The abstract describes how heterozygous inactivating RASA1 mutations contribute to the development of atypical capillary malformations and associated vascular anomalies, suggesting a role in tumor development or progression. The involvement of p120-RasGAP in signaling pathways that control cell proliferation and survival indicates its potential oncogenic function.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study presents evidence that a germline mutation involving codon 600 of BRAF is associated with the development of cardio-facio-cutaneous (CFC) syndrome, indicating its role in defining a specific disease phenotype.

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses the somatic mutation p.V600E as frequently found in various tumors, suggesting that mutations at codon 600, including p.V600G, contribute to tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of cancer-associated mutations.

      Functional: The in vitro analysis demonstrates that the p.V600G mutation alters the molecular function of BRAF by increasing ERK and ELK phosphorylation compared to wild-type BRAF, indicating a change in biochemical activity.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that the FLT-3/Q575Delta mutation can be targeted using available FLT-3 tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), indicating a correlation with treatment response. This suggests that the variant is predictive of sensitivity to specific therapies.

      Oncogenic: The abstract describes the FLT-3/Q575Delta mutation as activating and driving downstream signaling comparable to the well-known FLT-3/ITD mutation, which is associated with tumor development in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This indicates that the variant contributes to tumor progression, classifying it as oncogenic.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the development of KRAS G12C inhibitors, such as sotorasib and adagrasib, and their promising results in treating metastatic NSCLC, indicating a correlation between the G12C variant and response to these therapies.

      Oncogenic: The research focuses on KRAS G12C as a somatic variant that contributes to tumor development, particularly in the context of resistance mechanisms against targeted therapies, which is a hallmark of oncogenic behavior.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study mentions that patients had "RAS and BRAFV600E wild-type tumours," indicating that the presence or absence of the BRAFV600E variant is used to classify the tumors in relation to their HER2 expression status. This suggests that BRAFV600E is relevant for defining the subtype of colorectal cancer in the context of this study.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the identification of biomarkers associated with responsiveness to targeted therapies, indicating that certain variants correlate with treatment response in ovarian cancer. This suggests a predictive relationship between the identified biomarkers and the effectiveness of the therapies tested.

      Diagnostic: The mention of biomarkers associated with different subsets of patient-derived ovarian cancer xenografts implies that these variants can be used to classify or define specific disease characteristics or treatment eligibility. This aligns with the diagnostic evidence type as it relates to the identification of disease subtypes based on genetic markers.