Correlation between PIK3CA mutations in cell-free DNA and everolimus efficacy in HR+, HER2− advanced breast cancer: results from BOLERO-2
[Paper-level Aggregated] PMCID: PMC5355930
Evidence Type(s): Predictive, Prognostic, Oncogenic
Justification: Predictive: The text indicates that the presence of PIK3CA mutations, specifically H1047R, E545K, and E542K, is associated with different progression-free survival (PFS) outcomes in patients treated with everolimus, suggesting these mutations can predict treatment efficacy. Prognostic: The analysis shows that patients with E545K/E542K mutations had shorter PFS and overall survival compared to those with wild-type PIK3CA in the placebo arm, indicating these mutations may have prognostic implications regarding disease outcome. Oncogenic: The presence of PIK3CA mutations, including E542K, E545K, and H1047R, is associated with tumor behavior and treatment response, suggesting these mutations contribute to oncogenesis in the context of cancer.
Gene→Variant (gene-first): PIK3CA(5290):E542K PIK3CA(5290):E545K PIK3CA(5290):H1047R
Genes: PIK3CA(5290)
Variants: E542K E545K H1047R