An oncogenic Ezh2 mutation cooperates with particular genetic alterations to induce tumors in mice and redistributes H3K27 trimethylation throughout the genome
[Paper-level Aggregated] PMCID: PMC4899144
Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional, Predictive, Prognostic
Justification: Oncogenic: The expression of the Ezh2Y641F mutation in mouse B-cells and melanocytes led to the development of high-penetrance lymphoma and melanoma, indicating its role in promoting cancer. Functional: The study demonstrated that Ezh2Y641F exhibits altered enzymatic activity, with decreased mono-methylase activity but increased di- and tri-methylase activity, suggesting a functional change associated with the mutation. Predictive: The presence of the Ezh2Y641F mutation was shown to cooperate with B-RAFV600E in accelerating melanoma formation, indicating its potential to predict tumorigenesis in the context of specific genetic alterations. Prognostic: The study reported that mice expressing Ezh2Y641F had a median survival of one year, suggesting that the mutation may have implications for disease progression and patient outcomes.
Gene→Variant (gene-first): BRAF(673):B-RAFV600E BRAF(673):B-RafV600E EZH2(2146):Y641F EZH2(2146):Y646 EZH2(2146):tyrosine to phenylalanine EZH2(2146):Y646F
Genes: BRAF(673) EZH2(2146)
Variants: B-RAFV600E B-RafV600E Y641F Y646 tyrosine to phenylalanine Y646F