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  1. Mar 2026
    1. The Impact of Point Mutations in the Human Androgen Receptor: Classification of Mutations on the Basis of Transcriptional Activity

      [Paper-level Aggregated] PMCID: PMC3293822

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Summary: Mutation: A234 | Summary: The mutation A234 is located within a highly conserved motif, suggesting a possible role in the mechanics of AR function. The A234T mutation is located at a critical site affecting function, contributing to loss of transactivational ability.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: D221 | Summary: The mutation D221 is implicated in prostate cancer (PCa) and is present in at least four species, indicating a potential impact on AR function. The D221H mutation is associated with loss of function, indicating an alteration in molecular or biochemical function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: E198 | Summary: The mutation E198 is part of a group of amino acids implicated in PCa and is present in multiple species, suggesting its relevance to AR function. The E198G mutation shows a significant reduction in function (50% at 1 nM), indicating an alteration in molecular or biochemical function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: G142 | Summary: The mutation G142 is included in the analysis of amino acids implicated in PCa, indicating its potential role in AR function. The G142V mutation demonstrates constitutive transactivational activity, indicating that it alters molecular function related to regulatory element binding.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: G166 | Summary: The mutation G166 is part of the residues examined for their role in prostate cancer, suggesting its involvement in AR function. The G166S mutation showed the least variance from the unmutated receptor, indicating a potential alteration in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: L57 | Summary: The mutation L57 is implicated in prostate cancer and is present in multiple species, indicating its potential role in AR function. The L57Q mutation exhibited loss of function at all concentrations of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: M523 | Summary: The mutation M523 is mentioned as being present in at least four species, suggesting its relevance to the mechanics of AR function. The M523V mutation shows constitutive transactivational activity, indicating an alteration in molecular function associated with regulatory element binding.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: M537 | Summary: The mutation M537 is included in the analysis of amino acids implicated in PCa, indicating its potential role in AR function. The M537R exhibited a 23% gain of function at 0.1 nM DHT, suggesting an alteration in molecular function, particularly in a low androgen environment. The M537V mutation displays constitutive transactivational activity, suggesting it affects molecular function related to regulatory element binding.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: P269 | Summary: The mutation P269 is located within a highly conserved motif associated with prostate cancer, suggesting its relevance to AR function. The P269S mutation is reported to have transactivational activity comparable to wild-type when stimulated by ART-27, suggesting it alters molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: P340 | Summary: The mutation P340 is part of the residues implicated in prostate cancer, indicating its potential role in AR function. The P340L mutation is associated with loss of function and is noted to be present in AIS, indicating an alteration in molecular or biochemical function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: P390 | Summary: The mutation P390 is located within a highly conserved motif, suggesting a possible role in the mechanics of AR function. The P390L mutation acquired a 26% gain of function at 10 nM DHT, suggesting it alters molecular function related to AR signaling.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: P514 | Summary: The mutation P514 is mentioned as being present in at least four species, indicating its relevance to the mechanics of AR function. The P514S mutation acquired a 30% gain of function at 10 nM DHT, indicating it alters molecular function in the context of AR signaling.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: P515 | Summary: The mutation P515 is included in the analysis of amino acids implicated in PCa, indicating its potential role in AR function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: G524 | Summary: The mutation G524 is part of the residues examined for their role in prostate cancer, suggesting its involvement in AR function. The G524D mutation exhibits constitutive transactivational activity, suggesting it modifies molecular function in the context of regulatory element binding.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: S296 | Summary: The mutation S296 is one of the two mutated residues found only in humans, indicating its potential significance in AR function. The S296R mutation alters interaction with the co-repressor N-CoR, leading to reduced transactivational activity, indicating a change in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: S334 | Summary: The mutation S334 is confined to mammals and is implicated in prostate cancer, suggesting its potential role in AR function. The S334P mutation is associated with loss of function, indicating an alteration in molecular or biochemical function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: P533 | Summary: The mutation P533 is one of the two residues confined to mammals, indicating its potential significance in AR function. The P533S mutation showed a transition from wild-type activity to gain of function, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: T575 | Summary: The mutation T575 is mentioned in the context of a functionally distinct domain of the androgen receptor, indicating its potential role in altering molecular function. The T575A mutation exhibits a loss of function at low DHT concentrations and a significant gain of function at 10 nM, demonstrating its impact on molecular activity.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: R629 | Summary: The mutation R629 is highlighted as a highly conserved amino acid, suggesting its importance in the molecular function of the androgen receptor. The R629Q mutation shows a loss of function at low DHT concentrations and a substantial gain of function at 10 nM, indicating its role in altering molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: I672 | Summary: The mutation I672 is also noted as a highly conserved amino acid, indicating its potential role in the molecular function of the androgen receptor. The I672T mutation shows a gain of function at 10 nM DHT and a loss of function at 1 nM, indicating its influence on ligand binding and molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: A586 | Summary: The A586V mutation transitions from a loss of function at low DHT concentrations to a remarkable gain of function at 10 nM, highlighting its significant effect on transactivational activity.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: A587 | Summary: The A587S mutation displays constitutive transactivational activity with modest gains of function across all DHT levels, indicating its influence on molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: M886 | Summary: The M886I mutation alters the interaction of the androgen receptor (AR) with co-activators and co-repressors, affecting transactivation ability in prostate cancer. The M886V mutation is part of a group of loss-of-function mutations that exhibit impaired binding to co-regulatory proteins, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: A748 | Summary: The A748V mutation is associated with loss of transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: A765 | Summary: The A765T mutation is part of a group of loss-of-function mutations that exhibit essentially no transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, suggesting a change in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: L744 | Summary: The L744F mutation is identified as a loss-of-function mutation with no transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: M749 | Summary: The M749I mutation is classified as a loss-of-function mutation with no transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, suggesting a change in molecular function. The M749I mutation exhibits a constitutive gain of function, suggesting it alters molecular function in the context of androgen response.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: N756 | Summary: The N756 mutation may be involved in AR dimerization, and its mutation to aspartate resulted in complete loss of function. The N756D mutation is associated with loss of transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: S759 | Summary: The S759P mutation is part of a group of loss-of-function mutations that exhibit no transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, suggesting a change in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: Y763 | Summary: The Y763C mutation is associated with loss of transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: K720 | Summary: The K720E mutation is part of a group of mutations showing a distinctive greater loss of function at 1 nM DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: V757 | Summary: The V757A mutation shows a modest loss of function at all levels of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function. The V757I mutation is associated with a distinctive greater loss of function at 1 nM DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: Q798 | Summary: The Q798E mutation shows impaired binding to co-regulatory proteins and is associated with a distinctive greater loss of function at 1 nM DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function. The Q798E mutation shows a modest loss of function at low DHT levels but gains constitutive activity at higher levels, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: Q902 | Summary: The Q902 residue is part of an H-bonding network, and its mutation to arginine (Q902R) may disrupt this interaction, indicating a functional alteration.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: D879 | Summary: The D879G mutation is associated with a loss to gain of function, indicating that it alters molecular or biochemical function, with a modest recovery of function at high concentrations of DHT.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: Q919 | Summary: The Q919R mutation is described as part of a loss to gain of function, suggesting it alters molecular or biochemical function, although specific details on its activity are not provided.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: H874 | Summary: The H874Y mutation exhibits constitutive activity and displays loss of function relative to wild type (WT) at higher levels of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function. The H874Y mutation exhibits increased constitutive activity and notable gains of function, indicating a change in molecular function that may influence receptor signaling.

      Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: T877 | Summary: The T877A mutation shows a significant constitutive gain of function with a 625% increase in activity compared to WT, indicating a substantial alteration in molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): CREBBP(1387):A234 AKT1(207):D221 AR(367):E198 FDXR(2232):G142 AR(367):G166 AR(367):L57 AR(367):M523 AR(367):M537 AR(367):P269 FDXR(2232):P340 AR(367):P390 AR(367):P514 MYBBP1A(10514):P515 AR(367):G524 AR(367):S296 AR(367):S334 AR(367):P533 NCOA2(10499):T575 NCOA2(10499):R629 NR3C1(2908):I672 NA:A586 NA:A587 NCOR1(9611):M886 NA:A748 NA:A765 NA:L744 CREBBP(1387):M749 AR(367):N756 NA:S759 NA:Y763 NA:K720 NA:V757 NA:Q798 AR(367):Q902 NA:D879 NA:Q919 NA:H874 NA:T877

      Genes: CREBBP(1387) AKT1(207) AR(367) FDXR(2232) MYBBP1A(10514) NCOA2(10499) NR3C1(2908) NA NCOR1(9611)

      Variants: A234 D221 E198 G142 G166 L57 M523 M537 P269 P340 P390 P514 P515 G524 S296 S334 P533 T575 R629 I672 A586 A587 M886 A748 A765 L744 M749 N756 S759 Y763 K720 V757 Q798 Q902 D879 Q919 H874 T877

    2. The Impact of Point Mutations in the Human Androgen Receptor: Classification of Mutations on the Basis of Transcriptional Activity

      [Paper-level Aggregated] PMCID: PMC3293822

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic

      Summary: Mutation: D221H | Summary: The D221H mutation is associated with a loss of function that may contribute to tumor development or progression, as indicated by its context in prostate cancer.

      Evidence Type: Oncogenic Mutation: D528G | Summary: The D528G mutation is implicated in tumor development or progression, as suggested by its context in prostate cancer.

      Evidence Type: Oncogenic Mutation: P340L | Summary: The P340L mutation exemplifies a loss of function that can drive prostate cancer progression through reduced growth suppression, indicating its oncogenic potential.

      Evidence Type: Oncogenic Mutation: G142V | Summary: The G142V mutation shows constitutive activity in the absence of ligand and modest gain of function at all concentrations of DHT, suggesting it contributes to tumor development.

      Evidence Type: Oncogenic Mutation: M523V | Summary: The M523V mutation exhibits constitutive activity in the absence of ligand and modest gain of function at all concentrations of DHT, indicating its role in tumor progression.

      Evidence Type: Oncogenic Mutation: G524D | Summary: The G524D mutation demonstrates constitutive activity in the absence of ligand and modest gain of function at all concentrations of DHT, suggesting it contributes to tumor development.

      Evidence Type: Oncogenic Mutation: M537V | Summary: The M537V mutation shows constitutive activity in the absence of ligand and modest gain of function at all concentrations of DHT, indicating its role in tumor progression.

      Evidence Type: Oncogenic Mutation: K910R | Summary: The K910R mutation is associated with driving prostate cancer (PCa) development, despite showing only minor divergence from wild type (WT) and distinctive losses of function.

      Evidence Type: Oncogenic Mutation: R726L | Summary: The R726L mutation contributes to tumor development by impairing binding interactions critical for androgen receptor function.

      Evidence Type: Oncogenic Mutation: M749I | Summary: The M749I mutation has been identified in relapsed tumors and may contribute to prostate cancer progression, suggesting its role in tumor development.

      Evidence Type: Oncogenic Mutation: Q798E | Summary: The Q798E mutation's constitutive activity could have significant implications for prostate cancer development, suggesting its contribution to tumor progression.

      Evidence Type: Oncogenic Mutation: H874Y | Summary: The H874Y mutation is associated with constitutive activity and promiscuous ligand activation, representing a potential driver of prostate cancer progression.

      Evidence Type: Oncogenic Mutation: M886I | Summary: The mutation M886I is associated with cancer progression through altered binding to co-repressors or co-regulators, indicating its role in tumor development.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): AKT1(207):D221H AR(367):D528G FDXR(2232):P340L FDXR(2232):G142V AR(367):M523V AR(367):G524D AR(367):M537V AR(367):K910R AR(367):R726L CREBBP(1387):M749I MYBBP1A(10514):Q798E AR(367):H874Y NCOR1(9611):M886I

      Genes: AKT1(207) AR(367) FDXR(2232) CREBBP(1387) MYBBP1A(10514) NCOR1(9611)

      Variants: D221H D528G P340L G142V M523V G524D M537V K910R R726L M749I Q798E H874Y M886I

    3. The Impact of Point Mutations in the Human Androgen Receptor: Classification of Mutations on the Basis of Transcriptional Activity

      [Paper-level Aggregated] PMCID: PMC3293822

      Evidence Type(s): Predisposing

      Summary: Mutation: K720E | Summary: The K720E mutation is implicated in a 6-fold increased risk of prostate cancer, indicating its role as a predisposing variant.

      Evidence Type: Predisposing

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): NCOR1(9611):K720E

      Genes: NCOR1(9611)

      Variants: K720E

    4. This analysis examined 45 single missense mutations detected in PCa with metastasis or high Gleason scores, and which extend along the entire length of the protein. Our sensitive assay system uncovered a previously unide

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 43

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: G142V | Summary: The G142V mutation demonstrates constitutive transactivational activity, indicating that it alters molecular function related to regulatory element binding. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: G524D | Summary: The G524D mutation exhibits constitutive transactivational activity, suggesting it modifies molecular function in the context of regulatory element binding. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: M523V | Summary: The M523V mutation shows constitutive transactivational activity, indicating an alteration in molecular function associated with regulatory element binding. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: M537V | Summary: The M537V mutation displays constitutive transactivational activity, suggesting it affects molecular function related to regulatory element binding. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: T575A | Summary: The T575A mutation is involved in regulatory element binding, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: R629Q | Summary: The R629Q mutation has been shown to possess a constitutive gain of function, indicating an alteration in molecular function in the absence of androgen. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: M749I | Summary: The M749I mutation exhibits a constitutive gain of function, suggesting it alters molecular function in the context of androgen response. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: Q798E | Summary: The Q798E mutation shows a constitutive gain of function, indicating an alteration in molecular function related to androgen response.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2232:G142V 367:G524D 367:M523V 367:M537V 1387:M749I 10514:Q798E 10499:R629Q 10499:T575A

      Genes: 2232 367 1387 10514 10499

      Variants: G142V G524D M523V M537V M749I Q798E R629Q T575A

    5. Mutations with no apparent change of activity from WT may be able to drive cancer progression though several diverse routes. These include altered binding to co-repressors or co-regulators e.g. M886I, regulatory element-

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 41

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: M886I | Summary: The mutation M886I is associated with cancer progression through altered binding to co-repressors or co-regulators, indicating its role in tumor development. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: M886I | Summary: The mutation M886I may not change activity from wild type but is suggested to alter molecular interactions, impacting its biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 9611:M886I

      Genes: 9611

      Variants: M886I

    6. The LBD mutations had a greater dependence on the regulatory elements, emphasizing the importance of interdomain communication for receptor function. While the major losses of function seen with M749I at 10 nM DHT were c

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 36

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: M749I | Summary: The M749I mutation demonstrates a significant loss of function in receptor activity, indicating its alteration of molecular function in the presence of DHT. Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: M749I | Summary: The M749I mutation has been identified in relapsed tumors and may contribute to prostate cancer progression, suggesting its role in tumor development. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: Q798E | Summary: The Q798E mutation shows a modest loss of function at low DHT levels but gains constitutive activity at higher levels, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: Q798E | Summary: The Q798E mutation's constitutive activity could have significant implications for prostate cancer development, suggesting its contribution to tumor progression. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: H874Y | Summary: The H874Y mutation exhibits increased constitutive activity and notable gains of function, indicating a change in molecular function that may influence receptor signaling. Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: H874Y | Summary: The H874Y mutation is associated with constitutive activity and promiscuous ligand activation, representing a potential driver of prostate cancer progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:H874Y 1387:M749I 10514:Q798E

      Genes: 367 1387 10514

      Variants: H874Y M749I Q798E

    7. Mutations within the DBD and hinge domains of the AR would be expected to have the greatest influence on regulating ARE binding and indeed, the profile for T575A in the first zinc finger of the DBD was markedly different

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 35

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: T575A | Summary: The T575A mutation in the DBD alters the binding profile and transactivation activity, indicating a change in molecular function related to androgen receptor activity. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: R629Q | Summary: The R629Q mutation affects regulatory element activation and may interfere with acetylation of the 629RKLKK633 motif, suggesting an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: I672T | Summary: The I672T mutation is predicted to disrupt the conformation of a protein-protein interaction surface, indicating a potential change in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2908:I672 2908:I672T 10499:R629 10499:R629Q 10499:T575A

      Genes: 2908 10499

      Variants: I672 I672T R629 R629Q T575A

    8. The results for the AR NTD mutations investigated with PSA61Luc closely matched those for GRE2-TATA-Luc. AR mutation L57Q had loss of function at all concentrations of DHT with both reporters although they were less pron

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 34

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: L57Q | Summary: The L57Q mutation exhibited loss of function at all concentrations of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: G142V | Summary: The G142V mutation demonstrated constitutive activity and gain of function in the presence of DHT, suggesting its role in tumor development. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P390L | Summary: The P390L mutation represented a transition from loss of function to gain of function, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P533S | Summary: The P533S mutation showed a transition from wild-type activity to gain of function, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2232:G142V 367:L57Q 367:P390L 367:P533S

      Genes: 2232 367

      Variants: G142V L57Q P390L P533S

    9. In general, the profiles of PSA61Luc stimulation for the different AR mutations were very similar to those for GRE2-TATA-Luc; indicating that the findings in the broad GRE2-TATA-Luc study accurately reveal the effects of

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 33

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P390L | Summary: The P390L mutation is associated with a loss of function in the absence of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function related to androgen receptor activity. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: T575A | Summary: The T575A mutation is linked to a loss of function in the absence of DHT, suggesting it alters the molecular function of the androgen receptor. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: R629Q | Summary: The R629Q mutation shows a loss of function in the absence of DHT, indicating a change in the molecular function of the androgen receptor.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:P390L 10499:R629Q 10499:T575A

      Genes: 367 10499

      Variants: P390L R629Q T575A

    10. The LBD contained two mutations, D879G and Q919R, which fall within the grouping of loss to gain of function, although recovery to a modest 19% gain of function and WT levels respectively took place at only the highest c

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 30

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: D879G | Summary: The D879G mutation is associated with a loss to gain of function, indicating that it alters molecular or biochemical function, with a modest recovery of function at high concentrations of DHT. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: Q919R | Summary: The Q919R mutation is described as part of a loss to gain of function, suggesting it alters molecular or biochemical function, although specific details on its activity are not provided. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: H874Y | Summary: The H874Y mutation exhibits constitutive activity and displays loss of function relative to wild type (WT) at higher levels of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: T877A | Summary: The T877A mutation shows a significant constitutive gain of function with a 625% increase in activity compared to WT, indicating a substantial alteration in molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 10499:D879G 367:H874Y 367:Q919R 367:T877A

      Genes: 10499 367

      Variants: D879G H874Y Q919R T877A

    11. Mutations K720E and R726L, which is implicated in a 6-fold increased risk of prostate cancer, reside in a positive cluster in helix 3 with lysine 720 creating a charged clamp with glutamate 897, and both residues partici

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 29

      Evidence Type(s): Predisposing, Oncogenic, Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Predisposing | Mutation: K720E | Summary: The K720E mutation is implicated in a 6-fold increased risk of prostate cancer, indicating its role as a predisposing variant. Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: R726L | Summary: The R726L mutation contributes to tumor development by impairing binding interactions critical for androgen receptor function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: N756 | Summary: The N756 mutation may be involved in AR dimerization, and its mutation to aspartate resulted in complete loss of function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: A765T | Summary: The A765T mutation displayed compromised transactivation activity, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: Y763C | Summary: The Y763C mutation also displayed compromised transactivation activity, suggesting it alters molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: Q902 | Summary: The Q902 residue is part of an H-bonding network, and its mutation to arginine (Q902R) may disrupt this interaction, indicating a functional alteration.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:A765T 9611:K720E 367:N756 367:Q902 367:Q902R 367:R726L 367:Y763C 9611:lysine 720

      Genes: 367 9611

      Variants: A765T K720E N756 Q902 Q902R R726L Y763C lysine 720

    12. Within the LBD, all but two loss of function mutations were clustered between residues 720 and 798. Of these, half had essentially no transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT and comprise of L744F, A748V

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 28

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: A748V | Summary: The A748V mutation is associated with loss of transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: A765T | Summary: The A765T mutation is part of a group of loss-of-function mutations that exhibit essentially no transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, suggesting a change in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: L744F | Summary: The L744F mutation is identified as a loss-of-function mutation with no transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: M749I | Summary: The M749I mutation is classified as a loss-of-function mutation with no transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, suggesting a change in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: N756D | Summary: The N756D mutation is associated with loss of transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: S759P | Summary: The S759P mutation is part of a group of loss-of-function mutations that exhibit no transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, suggesting a change in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: Y763C | Summary: The Y763C mutation is associated with loss of transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: K720E | Summary: The K720E mutation is part of a group of mutations showing a distinctive greater loss of function at 1 nM DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: V757A | Summary: The V757A mutation shows a modest loss of function at all levels of DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: V757I | Summary: The V757I mutation is associated with a distinctive greater loss of function at 1 nM DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: Q798E | Summary: The Q798E mutation shows impaired binding to co-regulatory proteins and is associated with a distinctive greater loss of function at 1 nM DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: M886V | Summary: The M886V mutation is part of a group of loss-of-function mutations that exhibit impaired binding to co-regulatory proteins, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: Q902R | Summary: The Q902R mutation is associated with a distinctive greater loss of function at 1 nM DHT, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:A748V 367:A765T 9611:K720E 367:L744F 1387:M749 1387:M749I 9611:M886V 367:N756D 10514:Q798E 367:Q902R 367:R726L 367:S759P 10514:V757A 10514:V757I 367:Y763C

      Genes: 367 9611 1387 10514

      Variants: A748V A765T K720E L744F M749 M749I M886V N756D Q798E Q902R R726L S759P V757A V757I Y763C

    13. Mutations in the LBD have historically been considered as the most likely candidates for driving PCa, therefore, the finding that the majority of mutations under investigation had no change from WT or loss of function wa

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 27

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: K910R | Summary: The K910R mutation is associated with driving prostate cancer (PCa) development, despite showing only minor divergence from wild type (WT) and distinctive losses of function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: M886I | Summary: The M886I mutation alters the interaction of the androgen receptor (AR) with co-activators and co-repressors, affecting transactivation ability in prostate cancer.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:K910R 9611:M886 9611:M886I

      Genes: 367 9611

      Variants: K910R M886 M886I

    14. Within the hinge region, mutation I672T has been included in the arbitrary classification of no change from WT due to deviation of less than 10% at 0 and 0.1 nM DHT changing to a 14% gain of function at 10 nM. Interestin

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 25

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: I672T | Summary: The I672T mutation shows a gain of function at 10 nM DHT and a loss of function at 1 nM, indicating its influence on ligand binding and molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: T575A | Summary: The T575A mutation exhibits a loss of function at low DHT concentrations and a significant gain of function at 10 nM, demonstrating its impact on molecular activity. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: R629Q | Summary: The R629Q mutation shows a loss of function at low DHT concentrations and a substantial gain of function at 10 nM, indicating its role in altering molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: A586V | Summary: The A586V mutation transitions from a loss of function at low DHT concentrations to a remarkable gain of function at 10 nM, highlighting its significant effect on transactivational activity. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: A587S | Summary: The A587S mutation displays constitutive transactivational activity with modest gains of function across all DHT levels, indicating its influence on molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 597:A586V 367:A587S 2908:I672T 10499:R629Q 10499:T575A

      Genes: 597 367 2908 10499

      Variants: A586V A587S I672T R629Q T575A

    15. The only mutation to function like WT at low DHT and then gain function compared to WT upon DHT binding was P533S in the NTD. As with other groupings, mutations leading to constitutive transactivation activity were prese

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 23

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P533S | Summary: The P533S mutation functions like wild-type (WT) at low DHT but gains function upon DHT binding, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: G142V | Summary: The G142V mutation shows constitutive activity in the absence of ligand and modest gain of function at all concentrations of DHT, suggesting it contributes to tumor development. Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: M523V | Summary: The M523V mutation exhibits constitutive activity in the absence of ligand and modest gain of function at all concentrations of DHT, indicating its role in tumor progression. Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: G524D | Summary: The G524D mutation demonstrates constitutive activity in the absence of ligand and modest gain of function at all concentrations of DHT, suggesting it contributes to tumor development. Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: M537V | Summary: The M537V mutation shows constitutive activity in the absence of ligand and modest gain of function at all concentrations of DHT, indicating its role in tumor progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2232:G142V 367:G524D 367:M523V 367:M537V 367:P533S

      Genes: 2232 367

      Variants: G142V G524D M523V M537V P533S

    16. The novel class of mutation, namely loss of function at low levels or in the absence of DHT recovering to WT values or a gain of function upon binding of DHT was present in the NTD. Mutations P269S and S515G had WT level

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 22

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P269S | Summary: The P269S mutation is associated with wild-type levels of transactivation at 10 nM DHT, indicating it does not alter molecular function in this context. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P390L | Summary: The P390L mutation acquired a 26% gain of function at 10 nM DHT, suggesting it alters molecular function related to AR signaling. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P514S | Summary: The P514S mutation acquired a 30% gain of function at 10 nM DHT, indicating it alters molecular function in the context of AR signaling. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: S515G | Summary: The S515G mutation is associated with wild-type levels of transactivation at 10 nM DHT, indicating it does not alter molecular function in this context.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:P269S 367:P390L 367:P514S 10514:S515G

      Genes: 367 10514

      Variants: P269S P390L P514S S515G

    17. Interestingly, there was exiguous rescue at the highest concentration of DHT with D221H, P504L and D528G, while P340L manifested a striking dose-dependent recovery. The S296R mutation has been shown to have altered inter

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 21

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: D221H | Summary: The D221H mutation is associated with a loss of function that may contribute to tumor development or progression, as indicated by its context in prostate cancer. Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: D528G | Summary: The D528G mutation is implicated in tumor development or progression, as suggested by its context in prostate cancer. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: S296R | Summary: The S296R mutation alters interaction with the co-repressor N-CoR, leading to reduced transactivational activity, indicating a change in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P340L | Summary: The P340L mutation is predicted to create a new alpha-helix and is associated with reduced binding to TFIIF, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: E198G | Summary: The E198G mutation has been shown to maintain transactivational activity similar to wild-type in the presence of ART-27, indicating a functional aspect. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P269S | Summary: The P269S mutation is reported to have transactivational activity comparable to wild-type when stimulated by ART-27, suggesting it alters molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: S334P | Summary: The S334P mutation also maintains transactivational activity similar to wild-type in the presence of ART-27, indicating a functional change. Evidence Type: Oncogenic | Mutation: P340L | Summary: The P340L mutation exemplifies a loss of function that can drive prostate cancer progression through reduced growth suppression, indicating its oncogenic potential.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 207:D221H 367:D528G 367:E198G 367:P269S 2232:P340L 9611:P504L 367:S296R 367:S334P

      Genes: 207 367 2232 9611

      Variants: D221H D528G E198G P269S P340L P504L S296R S334P

    18. The predominant type of mutation i.e. loss of function, was well represented in the NTD. Mutations L57Q, E198G, D221H, A234T, S296R; S334P, P340L, P504L and D528G all displayed loss of function with E198G showing the gre

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 20

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: L57Q | Summary: The L57Q mutation is associated with loss of function, indicating an alteration in molecular or biochemical function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: E198G | Summary: The E198G mutation shows a significant reduction in function (50% at 1 nM), indicating an alteration in molecular or biochemical function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: D221H | Summary: The D221H mutation is associated with loss of function, indicating an alteration in molecular or biochemical function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: A234T | Summary: The A234T mutation is located at a critical site affecting function, contributing to loss of transactivational ability. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: S296R | Summary: The S296R mutation is associated with loss of function, indicating an alteration in molecular or biochemical function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: S334P | Summary: The S334P mutation is associated with loss of function, indicating an alteration in molecular or biochemical function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P340L | Summary: The P340L mutation is associated with loss of function and is noted to be present in AIS, indicating an alteration in molecular or biochemical function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P504L | Summary: The P504L mutation is associated with loss of function, indicating an alteration in molecular or biochemical function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: D528G | Summary: The D528G mutation is associated with loss of function, indicating an alteration in molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 1387:A234T 207:D221H 367:D528G 367:E198G 367:L57Q 2232:P340L 9611:P504L 367:S296R 367:S334P

      Genes: 1387 207 367 2232 9611

      Variants: A234T D221H D528G E198G L57Q P340L P504L S296R S334P

    19. All five classes of mutation were represented within the NTD. Of the five mutations in AR classified as having no change from WT, G166S showed the least variance from the unmutated receptor. The mutation M537R also had m

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 19

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: G166S | Summary: The mutation G166S showed the least variance from the unmutated receptor, indicating a potential alteration in molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: M537R | Summary: The mutation M537R exhibited a 23% gain of function at 0.1 nM DHT, suggesting an alteration in molecular function, particularly in a low androgen environment.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:G166S 367:M537R

      Genes: 367

      Variants: G166S M537R

    20. Unsurprisingly, the DBD is virtually unaltered across a wide range of species with 100% homology between the examples shown here; except for two conservative substitutions in Xenopus, one of which T575, has been included

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 6

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: T575 | Summary: The mutation T575 is mentioned in the context of a functionally distinct domain of the androgen receptor, indicating its potential role in altering molecular function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: R629 | Summary: The mutation R629 is highlighted as a highly conserved amino acid, suggesting its importance in the molecular function of the androgen receptor. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: I672 | Summary: The mutation I672 is also noted as a highly conserved amino acid, indicating its potential role in the molecular function of the androgen receptor.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2908:I672 10499:R629 10499:T575

      Genes: 2908 10499

      Variants: I672 R629 T575

    21. The NTD is by far the least conserved domain with mouse, chicken and Xenopus having only 75, 32 and 34% similarity to human respectively. Alignment of the investigated human AR mutations to the primary sequence of AR in

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 5

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Summary: Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: A234 | Summary: The mutation A234 is located within a highly conserved motif, suggesting a possible role in the mechanics of AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: D221 | Summary: The mutation D221 is implicated in prostate cancer (PCa) and is present in at least four species, indicating a potential impact on AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: E198 | Summary: The mutation E198 is part of a group of amino acids implicated in PCa and is present in multiple species, suggesting its relevance to AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: G142 | Summary: The mutation G142 is included in the analysis of amino acids implicated in PCa, indicating its potential role in AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: G166 | Summary: The mutation G166 is part of the residues examined for their role in prostate cancer, suggesting its involvement in AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: L57 | Summary: The mutation L57 is implicated in prostate cancer and is present in multiple species, indicating its potential role in AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: M523 | Summary: The mutation M523 is mentioned as being present in at least four species, suggesting its relevance to the mechanics of AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: M537 | Summary: The mutation M537 is included in the analysis of amino acids implicated in PCa, indicating its potential role in AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P269 | Summary: The mutation P269 is located within a highly conserved motif associated with prostate cancer, suggesting its relevance to AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P340 | Summary: The mutation P340 is part of the residues implicated in prostate cancer, indicating its potential role in AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P390 | Summary: The mutation P390 is located within a highly conserved motif, suggesting a possible role in the mechanics of AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P514 | Summary: The mutation P514 is mentioned as being present in at least four species, indicating its relevance to the mechanics of AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P515 | Summary: The mutation P515 is included in the analysis of amino acids implicated in PCa, indicating its potential role in AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: G524 | Summary: The mutation G524 is part of the residues examined for their role in prostate cancer, suggesting its involvement in AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: S296 | Summary: The mutation S296 is one of the two mutated residues found only in humans, indicating its potential significance in AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: S334 | Summary: The mutation S334 is confined to mammals and is implicated in prostate cancer, suggesting its potential role in AR function. Evidence Type: Functional | Mutation: P533 | Summary: The mutation P533 is one of the two residues confined to mammals, indicating its potential significance in AR function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 1387:A234 207:D221 367:D528 367:E198 2232:G142 367:G166 367:G524 367:L57 367:M523 367:M537 367:P269 2232:P340 367:P390 367:P514 10514:P515 367:P533 367:S296 367:S334

      Genes: 1387 207 367 2232 10514

      Variants: A234 D221 D528 E198 G142 G166 G524 L57 M523 M537 P269 P340 P390 P514 P515 P533 S296 S334

  2. Feb 2026
    1. The Impact of Point Mutations in the Human Androgen Receptor: Classification of Mutations on the Basis of Transcriptional Activity

      [Paper-level Aggregated] PMCID: PMC3293822

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional, Predisposing

      Justification: Oncogenic: The text discusses multiple mutations in the androgen receptor (AR) that are associated with prostate cancer (PCa), indicating that these mutations can drive cancer progression through altered transactivational activity and interaction with co-regulators. Functional: The evidence describes various mutations that exhibit changes in transactivational activity, including loss of function and gain of function, demonstrating their impact on AR function and signaling pathways relevant to prostate cancer. Predisposing: The mention of mutations such as K720E and R726L being implicated in a 6-fold increased risk of prostate cancer suggests a predisposition to developing the disease due to these genetic alterations.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): CREBBP(1387):A234 AKT1(207):D221 AR(367):D528 AR(367):E198 FDXR(2232):G142 AR(367):G166 AR(367):G524 AR(367):L57 AR(367):M523 AR(367):M537 AR(367):P269 FDXR(2232):P340 AR(367):P390 AR(367):P514 MYBBP1A(10514):P515 AR(367):P533 AR(367):S296 AR(367):S334 CREBBP(1387):A234T AKT1(207):D221H AR(367):D528G AR(367):E198G AR(367):L57Q FDXR(2232):P340L NCOR1(9611):P504L AR(367):S296R AR(367):S334P BCL2A1(597):A586V AR(367):A587S NR3C1(2908):I672T NCOA2(10499):R629Q NCOA2(10499):T575A AR(367):A748V AR(367):A765T NCOR1(9611):K720E AR(367):L744F CREBBP(1387):M749 CREBBP(1387):M749I NCOR1(9611):M886V AR(367):N756D MYBBP1A(10514):Q798E AR(367):Q902R AR(367):R726L AR(367):S759P MYBBP1A(10514):V757A MYBBP1A(10514):V757I AR(367):Y763C AR(367):N756 AR(367):Q902 NCOR1(9611):lysine 720 AR(367):P269S NCOA2(10499):D879G AR(367):H874Y AR(367):Q919R AR(367):T877A FDXR(2232):G142V AR(367):G524D AR(367):M523V AR(367):M537V AR(367):P533S AR(367):P390L AR(367):G166S AR(367):M537R NR3C1(2908):I672 NCOA2(10499):R629 NCOA2(10499):T575 AR(367):K910R NCOR1(9611):M886 NCOR1(9611):M886I AR(367):P514S MYBBP1A(10514):S515G

      Genes: CREBBP(1387) AKT1(207) AR(367) FDXR(2232) MYBBP1A(10514) NCOR1(9611) BCL2A1(597) NR3C1(2908) NCOA2(10499)

      Variants: A234 D221 D528 E198 G142 G166 G524 L57 M523 M537 P269 P340 P390 P514 P515 P533 S296 S334 A234T D221H D528G E198G L57Q P340L P504L S296R S334P A586V A587S I672T R629Q T575A A748V A765T K720E L744F M749 M749I M886V N756D Q798E Q902R R726L S759P V757A V757I Y763C N756 Q902 lysine 720 P269S D879G H874Y Q919R T877A G142V G524D M523V M537V P533S P390L G166S M537R I672 R629 T575 K910R M886 M886I P514S S515G

    2. This analysis examined 45 single missense mutations detected in PCa with metastasis or high Gleason scores, and which extend along the entire length of the protein. Our sensitive assay system uncovered a previously unide

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 43

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how specific mutations (e.g., G142V, M523V, G524D, M537V) alter transactivational activity and regulatory element binding, indicating changes in molecular function. Oncogenic: The analysis of mutations in the context of prostate cancer (PCa) suggests that these variants contribute to tumor development or progression, particularly through their effects on transactivational activity related to cancer-related genes.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2232:G142V 367:G524D 367:M523V 367:M537V 1387:M749I 10514:Q798E 10499:R629Q 10499:T575A

      Genes: 2232 367 1387 10514 10499

      Variants: G142V G524D M523V M537V M749I Q798E R629Q T575A

    3. Mutations with no apparent change of activity from WT may be able to drive cancer progression though several diverse routes. These include altered binding to co-repressors or co-regulators e.g. M886I, regulatory element-

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 41

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses how the M886I variant may drive cancer progression through altered binding and other mechanisms, indicating its role in tumor development. Functional: The passage mentions that the M886I variant may alter binding to co-repressors or co-regulators, which suggests a change in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 9611:M886I

      Genes: 9611

      Variants: M886I

    4. The LBD mutations had a greater dependence on the regulatory elements, emphasizing the importance of interdomain communication for receptor function. While the major losses of function seen with M749I at 10 nM DHT were c

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 36

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants M749I, Q798E, and H874Y alter the molecular function of the androgen receptor, specifically in terms of their constitutive activity and loss of function in response to DHT. Oncogenic: The passage indicates that the mutations M749I, Q798E, and H874Y may contribute to prostate cancer development and progression, particularly through their effects on androgen receptor signaling and activity.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:H874Y 1387:M749I 10514:Q798E

      Genes: 367 1387 10514

      Variants: H874Y M749I Q798E

    5. Mutations within the DBD and hinge domains of the AR would be expected to have the greatest influence on regulating ARE binding and indeed, the profile for T575A in the first zinc finger of the DBD was markedly different

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 35

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the mutations T575A, R629Q, and I672T alter the molecular function of the androgen receptor (AR), affecting its binding and transactivation capabilities, indicating a change in biochemical activity. Oncogenic: The passage mentions that the mutation K630 to glutamine increases transactivational activity and promotes prostate cancer cell survival and growth, suggesting that this variant contributes to tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2908:I672 2908:I672T 10499:R629 10499:R629Q 10499:T575A

      Genes: 2908 10499

      Variants: I672 I672T R629 R629Q T575A

    6. The results for the AR NTD mutations investigated with PSA61Luc closely matched those for GRE2-TATA-Luc. AR mutation L57Q had loss of function at all concentrations of DHT with both reporters although they were less pron

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 34

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants L57Q, G142V, P390L, and P533S alter the function of the androgen receptor, indicating changes in activity in response to DHT, which aligns with evidence of altered molecular or biochemical function. Oncogenic: The variants are described in the context of their roles in tumor development or progression, particularly with references to gain or loss of function in the androgen receptor, which is relevant to cancer biology.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2232:G142V 367:L57Q 367:P390L 367:P533S

      Genes: 2232 367

      Variants: G142V L57Q P390L P533S

    7. In general, the profiles of PSA61Luc stimulation for the different AR mutations were very similar to those for GRE2-TATA-Luc; indicating that the findings in the broad GRE2-TATA-Luc study accurately reveal the effects of

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 33

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the AR mutations P390L, T575A, and R629Q affect the molecular function of the androgen receptor, specifically its affinity for regulatory elements, indicating a change in biochemical activity.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:P390L 10499:R629Q 10499:T575A

      Genes: 367 10499

      Variants: P390L R629Q T575A

    8. The LBD contained two mutations, D879G and Q919R, which fall within the grouping of loss to gain of function, although recovery to a modest 19% gain of function and WT levels respectively took place at only the highest c

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 30

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the mutations D879G, H874Y, Q919R, and T877A alter the molecular or biochemical function of the protein, specifically in terms of gain or loss of function and ligand binding activity. Oncogenic: The mention of the mutated AR being expressed in a commonly used prostate cancer cell line (LNCaP) suggests that these mutations may contribute to tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 10499:D879G 367:H874Y 367:Q919R 367:T877A

      Genes: 10499 367

      Variants: D879G H874Y Q919R T877A

    9. Mutations K720E and R726L, which is implicated in a 6-fold increased risk of prostate cancer, reside in a positive cluster in helix 3 with lysine 720 creating a charged clamp with glutamate 897, and both residues partici

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 29

      Evidence Type(s): Predisposing, Functional

      Justification: Predisposing: The variant K720E is implicated in a 6-fold increased risk of prostate cancer, indicating its role in inherited risk for developing the disease. Functional: The passage discusses how mutations K720E and R726L impair binding of co-regulatory proteins and disrupt interactions, indicating that these variants alter molecular function. Additionally, N756's mutation to aspartate resulted in complete loss of function, further supporting its functional impact.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:A765T 9611:K720E 367:N756 367:Q902 367:Q902R 367:R726L 367:Y763C 9611:lysine 720

      Genes: 367 9611

      Variants: A765T K720E N756 Q902 Q902R R726L Y763C lysine 720

    10. Within the LBD, all but two loss of function mutations were clustered between residues 720 and 798. Of these, half had essentially no transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT and comprise of L744F, A748V

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 28

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how specific mutations, including V757A and Q798E, show impaired binding to co-regulatory proteins and altered transactivational activity, indicating changes in molecular function. Oncogenic: The mention of loss of function mutations clustered in the ligand binding domain (LBD) and their association with reduced transactivational activity suggests a role in tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of antiandrogen treatment.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:A748V 367:A765T 9611:K720E 367:L744F 1387:M749 1387:M749I 9611:M886V 367:N756D 10514:Q798E 367:Q902R 367:R726L 367:S759P 10514:V757A 10514:V757I 367:Y763C

      Genes: 367 9611 1387 10514

      Variants: A748V A765T K720E L744F M749 M749I M886V N756D Q798E Q902R R726L S759P V757A V757I Y763C

    11. Mutations in the LBD have historically been considered as the most likely candidates for driving PCa, therefore, the finding that the majority of mutations under investigation had no change from WT or loss of function wa

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 27

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the M886I mutation alters the interaction of the androgen receptor (AR) with co-activators and co-repressors, affecting transactivation ability, which indicates a change in molecular function. Oncogenic: The passage implies that the M886I mutation could significantly alter activity in prostate cancer, suggesting a role in tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:K910R 9611:M886 9611:M886I

      Genes: 367 9611

      Variants: K910R M886 M886I

    12. Within the hinge region, mutation I672T has been included in the arbitrary classification of no change from WT due to deviation of less than 10% at 0 and 0.1 nM DHT changing to a 14% gain of function at 10 nM. Interestin

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 25

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants A586V, A587S, T575A, R629Q, and I672T alter molecular function, specifically their effects on transactivational activity and ligand binding in response to different concentrations of DHT.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 597:A586V 367:A587S 2908:I672T 10499:R629Q 10499:T575A

      Genes: 597 367 2908 10499

      Variants: A586V A587S I672T R629Q T575A

    13. The only mutation to function like WT at low DHT and then gain function compared to WT upon DHT binding was P533S in the NTD. As with other groupings, mutations leading to constitutive transactivation activity were prese

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 23

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the mutations (including P533S, G142V, M523V, G524D, and M537V) alter the transactivation activity of the androgen receptor, indicating that these variants affect molecular function related to protein activity in response to DHT. Oncogenic: The passage implies that the mutations contribute to prostate cancer by leading to constitutive transactivation activity, which is a characteristic of oncogenic variants that drive tumor development.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2232:G142V 367:G524D 367:M523V 367:M537V 367:P533S

      Genes: 2232 367

      Variants: G142V G524D M523V M537V P533S

    14. The novel class of mutation, namely loss of function at low levels or in the absence of DHT recovering to WT values or a gain of function upon binding of DHT was present in the NTD. Mutations P269S and S515G had WT level

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 22

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants P269S, P390L, P514S, and S515G alter transactivational activity in response to DHT, indicating a change in molecular function. Oncogenic: The mention of the variants impacting AR signaling suggests a role in tumor development or progression, as alterations in androgen receptor signaling are often associated with cancer.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:P269S 367:P390L 367:P514S 10514:S515G

      Genes: 367 10514

      Variants: P269S P390L P514S S515G

    15. Interestingly, there was exiguous rescue at the highest concentration of DHT with D221H, P504L and D528G, while P340L manifested a striking dose-dependent recovery. The S296R mutation has been shown to have altered inter

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 21

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the S296R mutation alters interaction with the co-repressor N-CoR, causing reduced transactivational activity, and how the P340L mutation affects binding with TFIIF, indicating changes in molecular function. Oncogenic: The passage describes how the P340L mutation can drive prostate cancer progression through reduced growth suppression, indicating its role in tumor development.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 207:D221H 367:D528G 367:E198G 367:P269S 2232:P340L 9611:P504L 367:S296R 367:S334P

      Genes: 207 367 2232 9611

      Variants: D221H D528G E198G P269S P340L P504L S296R S334P

    16. The predominant type of mutation i.e. loss of function, was well represented in the NTD. Mutations L57Q, E198G, D221H, A234T, S296R; S334P, P340L, P504L and D528G all displayed loss of function with E198G showing the gre

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 20

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the mutations L57Q, E198G, D221H, A234T, S296R, S334P, P340L, P504L, and D528G result in loss of function, indicating that these variants alter molecular or biochemical function. Oncogenic: The mention of mutations leading to loss of function and their association with transactivational ability suggests a role in tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of the mutations being present in AIS (androgens insensitivity syndrome).

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 1387:A234T 207:D221H 367:D528G 367:E198G 367:L57Q 2232:P340L 9611:P504L 367:S296R 367:S334P

      Genes: 1387 207 367 2232 9611

      Variants: A234T D221H D528G E198G L57Q P340L P504L S296R S334P

    17. All five classes of mutation were represented within the NTD. Of the five mutations in AR classified as having no change from WT, G166S showed the least variance from the unmutated receptor. The mutation M537R also had m

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 19

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage indicates that the mutation M537R shows a 23% gain of function at a specific concentration of DHT, suggesting an alteration in molecular or biochemical function. Oncogenic: The mention of gain of function in a low androgen environment implies that the variant may contribute to tumor development or progression, characteristic of oncogenic behavior.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:G166S 367:M537R

      Genes: 367

      Variants: G166S M537R

    18. Unsurprisingly, the DBD is virtually unaltered across a wide range of species with 100% homology between the examples shown here; except for two conservative substitutions in Xenopus, one of which T575, has been included

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 6

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses the conservation and divergence of specific amino acids (T575, R629, I672) in relation to the function of the ligand-binding domain (LBD) of the androgen receptor, indicating that these variants may alter molecular function related to androgen binding.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2908:I672 10499:R629 10499:T575

      Genes: 2908 10499

      Variants: I672 R629 T575

    19. The NTD is by far the least conserved domain with mouse, chicken and Xenopus having only 75, 32 and 34% similarity to human respectively. Alignment of the investigated human AR mutations to the primary sequence of AR in

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 5

      Evidence Type(s): Diagnostic, Functional

      Justification: Diagnostic: The passage discusses the conservation of mutated residues in the AR gene and their association with prostate cancer (PCa), indicating that these variants are used to classify or define a disease subtype. Functional: The passage mentions examining amino acids implicated in prostate cancer and suggests a possible role in the mechanics of AR function, indicating that these variants may alter molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 1387:A234 207:D221 367:D528 367:E198 2232:G142 367:G166 367:G524 367:L57 367:M523 367:M537 367:P269 2232:P340 367:P390 367:P514 10514:P515 367:P533 367:S296 367:S334

      Genes: 1387 207 367 2232 10514

      Variants: A234 D221 D528 E198 G142 G166 G524 L57 M523 M537 P269 P340 P390 P514 P515 P533 S296 S334

    20. This analysis examined 45 single missense mutations detected in PCa with metastasis or high Gleason scores, and which extend along the entire length of the protein. Our sensitive assay system uncovered a previously unide

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 43

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how specific mutations (e.g., G142V, M523V, G524D, M537V) alter transactivational activity and regulatory element binding, indicating changes in molecular function. Oncogenic: The analysis of mutations in the context of prostate cancer (PCa) suggests that these variants contribute to tumor development or progression, particularly through their effects on transactivational activity related to cancer-related genes.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2232:G142V 367:G524D 367:M523V 367:M537V 1387:M749I 10514:Q798E 10499:R629Q 10499:T575A

      Genes: 2232 367 1387 10514 10499

      Variants: G142V G524D M523V M537V M749I Q798E R629Q T575A

    21. Mutations with no apparent change of activity from WT may be able to drive cancer progression though several diverse routes. These include altered binding to co-repressors or co-regulators e.g. M886I, regulatory element-

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 41

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses how the M886I variant may drive cancer progression through altered binding and other mechanisms, indicating its role in tumor development. Functional: The passage mentions that the M886I variant may alter binding to co-repressors or co-regulators, which suggests a change in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 9611:M886I

      Genes: 9611

      Variants: M886I

    22. The LBD mutations had a greater dependence on the regulatory elements, emphasizing the importance of interdomain communication for receptor function. While the major losses of function seen with M749I at 10 nM DHT were c

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 36

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants M749I, Q798E, and H874Y alter the molecular function of the androgen receptor, specifically in terms of their constitutive activity and loss of function in response to DHT. Oncogenic: The passage indicates that the mutations M749I, Q798E, and H874Y may contribute to prostate cancer development and progression, particularly through their effects on androgen receptor signaling and activity.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:H874Y 1387:M749I 10514:Q798E

      Genes: 367 1387 10514

      Variants: H874Y M749I Q798E

    23. Mutations within the DBD and hinge domains of the AR would be expected to have the greatest influence on regulating ARE binding and indeed, the profile for T575A in the first zinc finger of the DBD was markedly different

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 35

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the mutations T575A, R629Q, and I672T alter the molecular function of the androgen receptor (AR), affecting its binding and transactivation capabilities, indicating a change in biochemical activity. Oncogenic: The passage mentions that the mutation K630 to glutamine increases transactivational activity and promotes prostate cancer cell survival and growth, suggesting that this variant contributes to tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2908:I672 2908:I672T 10499:R629 10499:R629Q 10499:T575A

      Genes: 2908 10499

      Variants: I672 I672T R629 R629Q T575A

    24. The results for the AR NTD mutations investigated with PSA61Luc closely matched those for GRE2-TATA-Luc. AR mutation L57Q had loss of function at all concentrations of DHT with both reporters although they were less pron

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 34

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants L57Q, G142V, P390L, and P533S alter the function of the androgen receptor, indicating changes in activity in response to DHT, which aligns with evidence of altered molecular or biochemical function. Oncogenic: The variants are described in the context of their roles in tumor development or progression, particularly with references to gain or loss of function in the androgen receptor, which is relevant to cancer biology.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2232:G142V 367:L57Q 367:P390L 367:P533S

      Genes: 2232 367

      Variants: G142V L57Q P390L P533S

    25. In general, the profiles of PSA61Luc stimulation for the different AR mutations were very similar to those for GRE2-TATA-Luc; indicating that the findings in the broad GRE2-TATA-Luc study accurately reveal the effects of

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 33

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the AR mutations P390L, T575A, and R629Q affect the molecular function of the androgen receptor, specifically its affinity for regulatory elements, indicating a change in biochemical activity.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:P390L 10499:R629Q 10499:T575A

      Genes: 367 10499

      Variants: P390L R629Q T575A

    26. The LBD contained two mutations, D879G and Q919R, which fall within the grouping of loss to gain of function, although recovery to a modest 19% gain of function and WT levels respectively took place at only the highest c

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 30

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the mutations D879G, H874Y, Q919R, and T877A alter the molecular or biochemical function of the protein, specifically in terms of gain or loss of function and ligand binding activity. Oncogenic: The mention of the mutated AR being expressed in a commonly used prostate cancer cell line (LNCaP) suggests that these mutations may contribute to tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 10499:D879G 367:H874Y 367:Q919R 367:T877A

      Genes: 10499 367

      Variants: D879G H874Y Q919R T877A

    27. Mutations K720E and R726L, which is implicated in a 6-fold increased risk of prostate cancer, reside in a positive cluster in helix 3 with lysine 720 creating a charged clamp with glutamate 897, and both residues partici

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 29

      Evidence Type(s): Predisposing, Functional

      Justification: Predisposing: The variant K720E is implicated in a 6-fold increased risk of prostate cancer, indicating its role in inherited risk for developing the disease. Functional: The passage discusses how mutations K720E and R726L impair binding of co-regulatory proteins and disrupt interactions, indicating that these variants alter molecular function. Additionally, N756's mutation to aspartate resulted in complete loss of function, further supporting its functional impact.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:A765T 9611:K720E 367:N756 367:Q902 367:Q902R 367:R726L 367:Y763C 9611:lysine 720

      Genes: 367 9611

      Variants: A765T K720E N756 Q902 Q902R R726L Y763C lysine 720

    28. Within the LBD, all but two loss of function mutations were clustered between residues 720 and 798. Of these, half had essentially no transactivational activity at physiological levels of DHT and comprise of L744F, A748V

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 28

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how specific mutations, including V757A and Q798E, show impaired binding to co-regulatory proteins and altered transactivational activity, indicating changes in molecular function. Oncogenic: The mention of loss of function mutations clustered in the ligand binding domain (LBD) and their association with reduced transactivational activity suggests a role in tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of antiandrogen treatment.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:A748V 367:A765T 9611:K720E 367:L744F 1387:M749 1387:M749I 9611:M886V 367:N756D 10514:Q798E 367:Q902R 367:R726L 367:S759P 10514:V757A 10514:V757I 367:Y763C

      Genes: 367 9611 1387 10514

      Variants: A748V A765T K720E L744F M749 M749I M886V N756D Q798E Q902R R726L S759P V757A V757I Y763C

    29. Mutations in the LBD have historically been considered as the most likely candidates for driving PCa, therefore, the finding that the majority of mutations under investigation had no change from WT or loss of function wa

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 27

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the M886I mutation alters the interaction of the androgen receptor (AR) with co-activators and co-repressors, affecting transactivation ability, which indicates a change in molecular function. Oncogenic: The passage implies that the M886I mutation could significantly alter activity in prostate cancer, suggesting a role in tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:K910R 9611:M886 9611:M886I

      Genes: 367 9611

      Variants: K910R M886 M886I

    30. Within the hinge region, mutation I672T has been included in the arbitrary classification of no change from WT due to deviation of less than 10% at 0 and 0.1 nM DHT changing to a 14% gain of function at 10 nM. Interestin

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 25

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants A586V, A587S, T575A, R629Q, and I672T alter molecular function, specifically their effects on transactivational activity and ligand binding in response to different concentrations of DHT.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 597:A586V 367:A587S 2908:I672T 10499:R629Q 10499:T575A

      Genes: 597 367 2908 10499

      Variants: A586V A587S I672T R629Q T575A

    31. The only mutation to function like WT at low DHT and then gain function compared to WT upon DHT binding was P533S in the NTD. As with other groupings, mutations leading to constitutive transactivation activity were prese

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 23

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the mutations (including P533S, G142V, M523V, G524D, and M537V) alter the transactivation activity of the androgen receptor, indicating that these variants affect molecular function related to protein activity in response to DHT. Oncogenic: The passage implies that the mutations contribute to prostate cancer by leading to constitutive transactivation activity, which is a characteristic of oncogenic variants that drive tumor development.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2232:G142V 367:G524D 367:M523V 367:M537V 367:P533S

      Genes: 2232 367

      Variants: G142V G524D M523V M537V P533S

    32. The novel class of mutation, namely loss of function at low levels or in the absence of DHT recovering to WT values or a gain of function upon binding of DHT was present in the NTD. Mutations P269S and S515G had WT level

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 22

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants P269S, P390L, P514S, and S515G alter transactivational activity in response to DHT, indicating a change in molecular function. Oncogenic: The mention of the variants impacting AR signaling suggests a role in tumor development or progression, as alterations in androgen receptor signaling are often associated with cancer.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:P269S 367:P390L 367:P514S 10514:S515G

      Genes: 367 10514

      Variants: P269S P390L P514S S515G

    33. Interestingly, there was exiguous rescue at the highest concentration of DHT with D221H, P504L and D528G, while P340L manifested a striking dose-dependent recovery. The S296R mutation has been shown to have altered inter

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 21

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the S296R mutation alters interaction with the co-repressor N-CoR, causing reduced transactivational activity, and how the P340L mutation affects binding with TFIIF, indicating changes in molecular function. Oncogenic: The passage describes how the P340L mutation can drive prostate cancer progression through reduced growth suppression, indicating its role in tumor development.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 207:D221H 367:D528G 367:E198G 367:P269S 2232:P340L 9611:P504L 367:S296R 367:S334P

      Genes: 207 367 2232 9611

      Variants: D221H D528G E198G P269S P340L P504L S296R S334P

    34. The predominant type of mutation i.e. loss of function, was well represented in the NTD. Mutations L57Q, E198G, D221H, A234T, S296R; S334P, P340L, P504L and D528G all displayed loss of function with E198G showing the gre

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 20

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the mutations L57Q, E198G, D221H, A234T, S296R, S334P, P340L, P504L, and D528G result in loss of function, indicating that these variants alter molecular or biochemical function. Oncogenic: The mention of mutations leading to loss of function and their association with transactivational ability suggests a role in tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of the mutations being present in AIS (androgens insensitivity syndrome).

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 1387:A234T 207:D221H 367:D528G 367:E198G 367:L57Q 2232:P340L 9611:P504L 367:S296R 367:S334P

      Genes: 1387 207 367 2232 9611

      Variants: A234T D221H D528G E198G L57Q P340L P504L S296R S334P

    35. All five classes of mutation were represented within the NTD. Of the five mutations in AR classified as having no change from WT, G166S showed the least variance from the unmutated receptor. The mutation M537R also had m

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 19

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage indicates that the mutation M537R shows a 23% gain of function at a specific concentration of DHT, suggesting an alteration in molecular or biochemical function. Oncogenic: The mention of gain of function in a low androgen environment implies that the variant may contribute to tumor development or progression, characteristic of oncogenic behavior.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 367:G166S 367:M537R

      Genes: 367

      Variants: G166S M537R

    36. Unsurprisingly, the DBD is virtually unaltered across a wide range of species with 100% homology between the examples shown here; except for two conservative substitutions in Xenopus, one of which T575, has been included

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 6

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses the conservation and divergence of specific amino acids (T575, R629, I672) in relation to the function of the ligand-binding domain (LBD) of the androgen receptor, indicating that these variants may alter molecular function related to androgen binding.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2908:I672 10499:R629 10499:T575

      Genes: 2908 10499

      Variants: I672 R629 T575

    37. The NTD is by far the least conserved domain with mouse, chicken and Xenopus having only 75, 32 and 34% similarity to human respectively. Alignment of the investigated human AR mutations to the primary sequence of AR in

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3293822 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 5

      Evidence Type(s): Diagnostic, Functional

      Justification: Diagnostic: The passage discusses the conservation of mutated residues in the AR gene and their association with prostate cancer (PCa), indicating that these variants are used to classify or define a disease subtype. Functional: The passage mentions examining amino acids implicated in prostate cancer and suggests a possible role in the mechanics of AR function, indicating that these variants may alter molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 1387:A234 207:D221 367:D528 367:E198 2232:G142 367:G166 367:G524 367:L57 367:M523 367:M537 367:P269 2232:P340 367:P390 367:P514 10514:P515 367:P533 367:S296 367:S334

      Genes: 1387 207 367 2232 10514

      Variants: A234 D221 D528 E198 G142 G166 G524 L57 M523 M537 P269 P340 P390 P514 P515 P533 S296 S334