PIK3CA mutation confers resistance to chemotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer by inhibiting apoptosis and activating the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway
[Paper-level Aggregated] PMCID: PMC8033310
Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Predictive, Prognostic
Justification: Oncogenic: The presence of PIK3CA mutations (E545K and H1047R) in TNBC cell lines was associated with increased cell proliferation and decreased apoptosis, indicating that these mutations contribute to tumorigenesis. Predictive: The study suggests that PIK3CA mutations may alter the sensitivity of TNBC cells to chemotherapy, as cells with these mutations showed decreased sensitivity to epirubicin treatment. Prognostic: The frequency of PIK3CA mutations in patients with TNBC and their association with clinical outcomes, such as chemotherapy response and recurrence, indicates that these mutations may have prognostic implications for patient outcomes.
Gene→Variant (gene-first): PIK3CA(5290):E545K PIK3CA(5290):H1047R
Genes: PIK3CA(5290)
Variants: E545K H1047R