Whole-genome sequencing identifies genetic alterations in pediatric low-grade gliomas
[Paper-level Aggregated] PMCID: PMC3727232
Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Predictive, Prognostic
Justification: Oncogenic: The presence of BRAF:p.V600E mutations and H3F3A:p.K27M mutations in various tumor types suggests that these variants are associated with oncogenesis, as they recur in specific histopathological subtypes and are linked to tumor development. Predictive: The identification of BRAF:p.V600E mutations in a high proportion of pleomorphic xanthoastrocytomas indicates that this variant may predict response to targeted therapies that inhibit the BRAF pathway. Prognostic: The frequency of BRAF:p.V600E mutations in different tumor types, particularly in pleomorphic xanthoastrocytomas, may provide prognostic information regarding tumor behavior and patient outcomes.
Gene→Variant (gene-first): H3-3B(3021):p.K27M BRAF(673):p.V600E
Genes: H3-3B(3021) BRAF(673)
Variants: p.K27M p.V600E