2,514 Matching Annotations
  1. Nov 2025
    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses the introduction of the c.1906G>C (p.Ala636Pro) variant through site-directed mutagenesis, indicating that the variant was specifically engineered to assess its functional impact on the MSH2 protein. This suggests that the variant's molecular or biochemical function is being evaluated, which aligns with the definition of functional evidence.

    1. nan

      Predisposing evidence:

      Predisposing: The study identifies rare germline loss-of-function variants in PTPN14 that confer substantial risks of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), indicating that these variants are inherited and contribute to an increased risk of developing this cancer. The mention of "germline" and the association with cancer risk supports this classification.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study demonstrates that KEAP1 and NFE2L2 mutations are predictive of high rates of local recurrence after radiotherapy in localized non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), indicating a correlation with treatment response. The findings suggest that these mutations could facilitate treatment personalization, particularly in overcoming radioresistance.

      Oncogenic: The abstract indicates that KEAP1 and NFE2L2 mutations are major molecular drivers of clinical radioresistance, suggesting that these somatic variants contribute to tumor progression and response to therapy. This aligns with the definition of oncogenic variants as those that drive tumor development or progression.

    2. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Predictive: The study demonstrates that KEAP1 and NFE2L2 mutations are predictive of high rates of local recurrence after radiotherapy in localized non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), indicating a correlation between these mutations and treatment response. The findings suggest that genotyping for these mutations could facilitate treatment personalization, highlighting their role in radioresistance.

      Functional: The study functionally evaluates KEAP1/NFE2L2 mutations and shows that only pathogenic mutations are associated with radioresistance, indicating that these mutations alter the molecular response to radiotherapy. Additionally, the research suggests that glutaminase inhibition preferentially radiosensitizes KEAP1-mutant cells, further supporting the functional impact of these mutations on treatment outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of fluzoparib, a PARP inhibitor, in patients with germline BRCA1/2-mutated recurrent ovarian cancer, indicating a correlation between the presence of these mutations and the response to the therapy, as evidenced by the reported objective response rates.

      Diagnostic: The abstract explicitly mentions that the study enrolled patients with "germline BRCA1/2 mutation," indicating that these variants are used to classify and confirm a specific subtype of ovarian cancer, thus supporting their role as diagnostic markers.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that encorafenib plus cetuximab improved overall survival (OS), objective response rate (ORR), and progression-free survival in patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer, suggesting a correlation between the BRAF V600E variant and response to this specific therapy.

      Diagnostic: The mention of "BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer" implies that the presence of the BRAF V600E variant is used to classify and define a specific subtype of colorectal cancer, indicating its role as a biomarker for diagnosis.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses how mutations in the RAS genes, including substitutions at Gly12, lead to increased RAS signaling, which is a characteristic of somatic mutations contributing to tumor development. The results section further emphasizes that somatic mutations in RAS genes, particularly at hotspots like Gly12, are commonly associated with tumors, indicating their role in oncogenesis.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract discusses how complete response rates (CRc) correlate with the use of FLT3 inhibitors (FLT3i) in FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML), indicating that the variant's presence influences treatment response. The mention of higher CRc rates with FLT3i-based combinations compared to single-agent therapy further supports the predictive nature of the variant in relation to therapy outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the effectiveness of FLT3 and IDH inhibitors in combination with cytotoxic chemotherapy (CCT) or low-intensity therapy (LIT), indicating that the presence of IDH mutations correlates with response rates to these therapies in patients with FLT3-ITD/IDH co-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The mention of complete remission (CR) rates in relation to specific treatments suggests a predictive relationship between the variants and treatment outcomes.

      Diagnostic: The abstract indicates that IDH1 and IDH2 mutations are commonly found in patients with FLT3-ITD-mutated AML, suggesting that these mutations can be used to classify or define a specific subtype of the disease. The identification of patients with "double-mutated" AML highlights the role of these variants in diagnosing and understanding the disease context.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that overall survival (OS) at 5 years was significantly different between FLT3/TKD mutant and wild-type patients, indicating that the presence of these mutations correlates with disease outcome. The odds ratio and statistical significance (P = .002) further support the prognostic value of FLT3/TKD mutations in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that the findings have implications for risk stratification and therapy, suggesting that FLT3/TKD mutations may influence treatment response or resistance in AML. This indicates a potential predictive role of the variant in relation to therapy outcomes.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies various FLT3 mutations, including Asp835Tyr, and discusses their incidence in Thai AML patients, indicating that these mutations are associated with the disease. This suggests that the presence of such mutations can be used to classify or confirm the diagnosis of AML in this population.

      Oncogenic: The mention of FLT3 mutations, including Asp835Tyr, in the context of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) implies that these mutations contribute to tumor development or progression, as FLT3 mutations are known to play a role in the pathogenesis of AML.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study identifies KRAS mutations as being exclusively found in MEK inhibitor (MEKi)-sensitive cell lines and NRAS mutations as mostly present in MEKi-resistant cell lines, indicating a correlation between these variants and the response to MEK inhibitors. This suggests that these mutations can serve as predictive biomarkers for therapy response in low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of lorlatinib compared to crizotinib in treating advanced ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), indicating that lorlatinib is associated with significantly longer progression-free survival and higher response rates, which correlates with treatment response.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that the study focuses on patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC, indicating that the presence of the ALK variant is used to classify and confirm the disease subtype.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study demonstrates that loss of HDAC5 confers resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitors such as palbociclib in prostate and breast cancer cells, indicating a correlation between the variant and treatment response. This suggests that HDAC5 status can influence sensitivity to specific therapies, which is a key aspect of predictive evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Predictive: The study identifies ACTL6A overexpression as a novel cause for platinum resistance, indicating that high levels of ACTL6A are associated with chemoresistance to cisplatin treatment. This suggests a correlation between the variant and resistance to a specific therapy, which is a key aspect of predictive evidence.

      Functional: The research demonstrates that overexpression of ACTL6A leads to increased repair of cisplatin-DNA adducts, indicating that the variant alters the molecular function related to DNA damage repair mechanisms. This alteration in function is supported by the findings that depletion of ACTL6A inhibits the repair of cisplatin-induced DNA lesions, further emphasizing its role in biochemical processes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the sensitivity of BRCA2-null prostate cancer cells to SRC inhibitors and the potential for combination treatment with PARP inhibitors, indicating a correlation with treatment response. The mention of "higher sensitivity to SRC inhibitors" and "combination treatment...had a synergistic effect" supports the predictive nature of the variant in relation to therapy outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The generation of BRCA2-null prostate cancer cells and the observation of increased SRC phosphorylation suggest that the BRCA2 variant contributes to tumor development or progression. The study's focus on the effects of this somatic variant in cancer cell lines indicates its oncogenic role.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study identifies genes that support enzalutamide resistance, indicating that the presence or absence of these variants correlates with the response to the therapy. Specifically, the knockdown of ACAT1, MAP3K11, and PSMD12 resulted in decreased cell survival in response to enzalutamide, demonstrating their role in influencing treatment outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The findings suggest that the variants discussed contribute to tumor development or progression, as the loss of these genes resulted in decreased cell survival in castration-resistant prostate cancer cells. The association of MAP3K11 expression with Gleason grade and its role in promoting cell survival further supports its oncogenic potential.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study indicates that Intermedin (IMD) plays a significant role in glioma malignancy by increasing the invasive ability of glioma cells and promoting cell proliferation, suggesting that it contributes to tumor development and progression.

      Predictive: The treatment with anti-IMD monoclonal antibodies not only inhibited tumor growth but also enhanced the antitumor activity of temozolomide, indicating that IMD is associated with response to therapy in glioblastoma.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how KIF15 contributes to enzalutamide resistance in prostate cancer, indicating that targeting KIF15 could enhance treatment efficacy. This suggests a correlation between the KIF15 variant and resistance to the therapy, which aligns with the predictive evidence type.

      Oncogenic: The findings indicate that KIF15 plays a role in enabling prostate cancer cells to develop therapy resistance, suggesting that it contributes to tumor progression. This aligns with the oncogenic evidence type as it demonstrates the variant's involvement in cancer development.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the clinical benefit of inhibitors targeting the RAS/MAPK signaling pathway in KRAS-mutant tumors, indicating that the combination of AZD0364 and selumetinib enhances efficacy and leads to tumor regression, which correlates with treatment response. This suggests that the KRAS mutation is predictive of the response to this specific combination therapy.

      Oncogenic: The abstract highlights that mutations in the KRAS gene contribute to tumor development and progression, as evidenced by the characterization of KRAS-mutant cell lines and xenograft models, demonstrating the oncogenic role of KRAS mutations in cancer.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how blocking progesterone signaling with the pharmacologic inhibitor mifepristone effectively suppressed high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) development and improved mouse survival, indicating a correlation with treatment response.

      Diagnostic: The mention of targeting progesterone/PR signaling as a potential chemopreventive strategy particularly in high-risk populations of women carrying a deleterious mutation in the BRCA gene suggests an association with disease classification and risk assessment.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study mentions that the TP53 (p. W146fs) gene mutation is associated with early relapse and adverse prognosis in high grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC), indicating its role in defining or classifying the disease.

      Prognostic: The abstract states that the TP53 (p. W146fs) mutation is reported to be associated with adverse prognosis in HGSOC, which correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that brigatinib has been found to have antitumor activity in patients with the G1202R variant, suggesting a correlation with response to this specific therapy. This aligns with the predictive evidence type as it discusses the variant's relationship to treatment efficacy.

      Oncogenic: The mention of G1202R in the context of antitumor activity implies that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression, which is characteristic of oncogenic evidence. The variant's presence in patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC suggests its role in the disease's pathology.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that the internal tandem duplication (ITD) of the juxtamembrane domain of FLT3 is the most frequent mutation in human acute myeloid leukemia and is significantly associated with leukocytosis and a poor prognosis, indicating its role in defining and classifying the disease.

      Prognostic: The abstract mentions that the FLT3 ITD mutation is significantly associated with a poor prognosis, which correlates the variant with disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that the chimeric transcript RAD51AP1-DYRK4 enhances sensitivity to the MEK inhibitor trametinib, suggesting a correlation between the variant and response to this specific therapy. This is evidenced by the statement that RAD51AP1-DYRK4 "endows increased sensitivity to the MEK inhibitor trametinib."

      Oncogenic: The ectopic expression of RAD51AP1-DYRK4 leads to increased cell motility and transendothelial migration, which are indicative of tumor progression and suggest that this variant contributes to oncogenic processes in luminal B breast tumors. The activation of MEK/ERK signaling further supports its role in tumor development.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that MET expression is associated with the benefit of MET TKI therapy, as only cases with detectable MET expression responded to treatment. This suggests that MET expression can predict the response to MET TKIs in patients with MET exon 14-altered lung cancers.

      Prognostic: The results show that cancers with a high H-score for MET expression had a significantly longer progression-free survival (PFS) compared to those with lower scores, indicating that MET expression levels correlate with disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses that responses to FLT3 inhibitors occurred in 32% of patients with FLT3-ITD mutations, indicating a correlation between the presence of this variant and treatment response. The mention of resistance in relation to the emergence of new mutations further supports the predictive nature of the FLT3-ITD variant in the context of therapy.

      Prognostic: The results indicate that patients with unchanged FLT3 mutations at progression had a median survival of 5 months, while those with undetectable mutations or combined mutations had a median survival of 7 months. This suggests that the presence and status of FLT3 mutations correlate with disease outcome, independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study discusses the establishment of Ba/F3 cells expressing FLT3-ITD-F691L and FLT3-ITD-F691I mutations, indicating that these variants are being used to assess their molecular or biochemical function in the context of small molecule TKI inhibitors. This suggests that the variants alter the function of the FLT3 protein, which is a key aspect of the study's focus on their role in response to treatment.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The variant BRAFV600E is mentioned in the context of its role as a mutationally activated oncogenic driver in PDAC, specifically highlighting its association with resistance mechanisms to MEK inhibition. This indicates that the variant contributes to tumor development or progression in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

      Predictive: The study discusses the MEK inhibitor trametinib, which is approved for treating melanoma and NSCLC harboring BRAF-V600E mutations, indicating that the presence of this variant correlates with therapeutic response. This suggests that BRAFV600E may influence the effectiveness of specific therapies, thus providing predictive evidence.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the detection of the L1196Q and L1196M variants in the context of resistance to ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), indicating that these mutations are associated with treatment failure and resistance mechanisms. This suggests a correlation between these variants and the response to therapy, which aligns with the predictive evidence type.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the L1196Q and L1196M variants in patients with ALK-positive NSCLC after TKI treatment implies that these somatic mutations may contribute to tumor progression and resistance, supporting their role in oncogenesis. The context of their detection in tumor specimens further reinforces this classification.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the response to the MEK inhibitor selumetinib in children with progressive low-grade gliomas (LGGs), indicating that 20% of subjects had sustained partial responses, particularly among those with BRAF aberrations. This suggests a correlation between the presence of BRAF variants and the therapeutic response to selumetinib.

      Diagnostic: The study mentions that BRAF aberrations were determined in tumor tissue, indicating that these variants are used to classify or confirm the presence of specific tumor characteristics in pediatric LGGs. This aligns with the use of BRAF mutations as biomarkers in the diagnosis of these tumors.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the response rates to olaparib in patients with somatic BRCA1/2 mutations and germline mutations in HR-related genes, indicating that these variants correlate with treatment response. The mention of objective response rates (ORR) for gPALB2 and sBRCA1/2 mutations supports the predictive nature of these variants in relation to therapy effectiveness.

      Diagnostic: The abstract indicates that the study assesses patients with specific mutations (gBRCA1/2 and HR-related genes), which are used to classify and define the patient population eligible for olaparib treatment. This classification based on mutation status aligns with the diagnostic evidence type, as it involves identifying patients who harbor these specific genetic alterations.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that KRAS-mutant patients harboring SMARCA4 mutations showed poorer clinical outcomes, including disease-free survival and overall survival, indicating that these mutations correlate with adverse disease outcomes independent of therapy.

      Diagnostic: The abstract discusses the association of SMARCA4 mutations with survival outcomes in KRAS-mutant lung adenocarcinoma patients, suggesting that these mutations can be used to classify or define a specific clinical subgroup within this disease context.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study investigates the combination of afatinib and cetuximab in patients with EGFR-mutant non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to determine if it improves progression-free survival (PFS) compared to afatinib alone, indicating a focus on treatment response and resistance.

      Prognostic: The results report no improvement in overall survival between the treatment groups, which suggests that the variant's presence does not correlate with disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses the biallelic inactivation of the SMARCB1 gene as a common genetic feature in rhabdoid tumors, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development and progression. The evidence is supported by the observation that loss of SMARCB1 function leads to downregulation of tumor suppressor genes, which is characteristic of oncogenic behavior.

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that the novel histone deacetylase inhibitor, OBP-801, shows efficacy against rhabdoid tumors by inducing apoptosis and inhibiting cell growth, suggesting a correlation between the SMARCB1 variant status and response to this specific therapy. This indicates that the variant may predict sensitivity to OBP-801 treatment in rhabdoid tumors.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The variant H689A is described as "lacking methyltransferase activity," indicating that it alters the molecular function of the EZH2 protein. This suggests that the variant impacts the biochemical activity of EZH2, which is a key aspect of its role in cancer biology.

      Predictive: The study discusses the effects of ebastine treatment on tumor growth and progression, indicating that the presence of the H689A variant influences the response to this therapy. The mention of enhanced progression-free survival in patient-derived xenograft models further supports the predictive nature of this variant in relation to treatment outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The G659fs variant is described as a C-terminal truncation mutant that is a loss-of-function mutation, which contributes to the impairment of RNF43 activity and enhances Wnt/beta-catenin signaling, indicating its role in tumor development or progression.

      Predictive: The study indicates that the G659fs mutant compromises RNF43 activity and predicts response to upstream Wnt inhibitors, suggesting that this variant correlates with sensitivity to specific therapies in cancers without microsatellite instability.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the combination of osimertinib and ramucirumab in patients with T790M-positive EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer, indicating that the presence of the T790M variant is associated with treatment response and resistance to therapies, which aligns with predictive evidence.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that the study enrolled patients with EGFR T790M-positive NSCLC, indicating that the T790M variant is used to classify and confirm a specific subtype of lung cancer, thus supporting its role as a diagnostic marker.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions a "rare point mutation of FLT3-TKD" and a "novel mutation of WT1" that were detected recurrently throughout the course of the disease, indicating that these mutations contribute to tumor development or progression in the context of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL).

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the patient's response to "reinduction therapy with arsenic trioxide and all-trans retinoic acid combined with daunorubicin," suggesting that the identified mutations may correlate with the patient's response to this specific therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that the variant rs3786362 in TYMS is significantly associated with progression-free survival (PFS) in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients, indicating its potential as a prognostic biomarker. The hazard ratio (HR = 1.43) suggests that this variant correlates with reduced PFS, which is a measure of disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Predictive: The results indicate that rs3786362 is also associated with disease control rate (DCR) in mCRC patients, suggesting that this variant may predict response to treatment. The odds ratio (OR = 1.97) indicates a correlation with reduced DCR, further supporting its role in predicting treatment outcomes.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses the ACTB-GLI1 fusion gene, which is associated with the pericytoma tumor, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development. The presence of the fusion gene and its mapping to specific chromosomal rearrangements supports its role in oncogenesis.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the EGFR T790M mutation in the context of osimertinib treatment, indicating that the presence of this mutation is associated with acquired resistance to the therapy. This suggests a correlation between the T790M variant and treatment response, making it predictive of resistance to osimertinib.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that patients were identified based on being T790M-positive, which indicates that the T790M mutation is used to classify patients with advanced NSCLC who have acquired resistance to prior EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors. This supports the use of T790M as a diagnostic marker for this specific patient population.

      Oncogenic: The T790M mutation is described as a mechanism of resistance in the context of tumor progression and treatment failure, indicating its role in the oncogenic process of non-small cell lung cancer. This aligns with the definition of an oncogenic variant contributing to tumor development or progression.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study demonstrates that the presence of HPV DNA is associated with cervical lesions, indicating that HPV can be used to classify or confirm the presence of dysplastic lesions in the cervix. The identification of HPV DNA in biopsy specimens correlates with histologic abnormalities, supporting its role as a diagnostic marker for cervical dysplasia.

      Oncogenic: The findings suggest that HPV, particularly HPV 16, is likely a major etiologic agent in the pathogenesis of cervical dysplasia, indicating that the presence of this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression in cervical tissues. The study highlights the association of HPV with severe cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, further supporting its oncogenic potential.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The variant c.275_276insGGCC is mentioned as a mutation found in TP53, which is known to contribute to tumor development and progression. The study's focus on the presence of this variant in the context of colorectal carcinoma suggests its role in oncogenesis.

      Diagnostic: The presence of the c.275_276insGGCC variant in TP53 is discussed in relation to the genetic profiling of quadruple-wt mCRC patients, indicating its potential use in defining or classifying the disease. This aligns with the diagnostic evidence type as it helps in identifying specific genetic alterations associated with the disease.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that the PIK3CA mutation p.K944N promotes cell viability in the presence of cetuximab, suggesting a correlation with resistance to this therapy. This aligns with the evidence type as it discusses the variant's role in treatment response.

      Prognostic: The results show that patients with PIK3CA or RAS mutations, including p.K944N, had a pronounced decrease in progression-free survival compared to those without mutations. This suggests that the variant correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study describes how PIK3CA mutations were assessed for their activity in promoting tumor growth and transformation, indicating that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

      Functional: The research highlights the functional assessment of PIK3CA variants through in vitro and in vivo assays, demonstrating that these variants alter molecular activities, such as the activation of PI3K signaling pathways.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study indicates that patients with higher STC1 expression exhibited shorter overall survival times compared to those with lower STC1 expression, suggesting that STC1 may serve as a prognostic biomarker in glioma. This correlation with survival outcomes is independent of therapy context, aligning with the definition of prognostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study identifies STEAP2 and STEAP3 as prognosis-related genes in glioblastoma (GBM), indicating their correlation with disease outcomes such as survival, which is supported by the development of a prognostic nomogram that incorporates these genes along with other clinical factors.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses a case of a neonatal round-cell sarcoma associated with the YWHAE-NUTM2B fusion gene, indicating that this fusion contributes to tumor development in this specific context. The mention of the fusion transcript's association with sarcomas suggests its role in oncogenesis, particularly in the described case.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the efficacy of almonertinib in patients with the EGFR T790M mutation, indicating that this variant correlates with treatment response, as evidenced by the reported objective response rate and disease control rate among patients harboring the mutation.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that tumor biopsies were obtained for the determination of EGFR T790M status, suggesting that this variant is used to classify patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC, thereby serving as a biomarker for the disease.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Prognostic: The abstract indicates that TLE2 expression is correlated with prognosis in patients with PDAC, suggesting its role in predicting disease outcomes such as survival or progression.

      Predictive: The mention of "gemcitabine sensitivity" in the context of TLE2 suggests that this variant may influence the response to this specific therapy, indicating a predictive relationship.

      Oncogenic: The abstract describes TLE2 as functioning as a tumor suppressor gene, which implies that alterations in this gene may contribute to tumor development or progression in PDAC.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the use of IACS-13909, a SHP2 inhibitor, in overcoming resistance to osimertinib in EGFR-mutant NSCLC, indicating that the variant's presence correlates with resistance to therapy and the potential for response to a new treatment strategy. The mention of "tumor regression" and "suppressing signaling through the MAPK pathway" further supports the predictive nature of the evidence regarding treatment response.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract discusses the characteristic gene rearrangements associated with infantile fibrosarcoma (IFS), indicating that the presence of specific genetic alterations, such as the ETV6 and NTRK3 rearrangements, is used to define and classify the disease. The mention of the variant c.1916dupA in the results section further supports its relevance in the context of genetic characterization of the tumor.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Predisposing evidence:

      Predisposing: The abstract clearly states that "germline pathogenic variants in the DICER1 gene are the underlying cause of the syndrome," indicating that these variants confer inherited risk for developing the associated tumors, which aligns with the definition of predisposing evidence.

      Diagnostic: The mention of "DICER1 syndrome" being characterized by "a distinctive constellation of neoplastic and dysplastic lesions" suggests that the variants are used to define and classify this syndrome, supporting the diagnostic evidence type.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that PIK3CA-mutant colorectal cancers show preferential inhibition of growth with the glutaminase inhibitor CB-839, suggesting a correlation between the PIK3CA mutation and response to this therapy. Additionally, the exploratory analysis of a phase I clinical trial hints that PIK3CA-mutant patients may derive greater benefit from the treatment strategy compared to wild-type patients, further supporting the predictive nature of this variant in therapeutic response.

      Oncogenic: The abstract describes PIK3CA as frequently mutated in human cancers and specifically notes that oncogenic mutations in PIK3CA contribute to the dependency of colorectal cancers on glutamine, indicating its role in tumor development and progression. This aligns with the definition of oncogenic variants that drive cancer behavior.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract states that the MUC16 mutation is "associated with reported genomic factors associated with response to and improved outcomes for ICI treatment in solid tumors," indicating a correlation with treatment response. This suggests that the variant may help predict sensitivity to immunotherapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract states that "overexpression of IL2RA... is associated with chemotherapy resistance and poor outcome in acute myeloid leukemia (AML)," indicating a correlation between the variant and treatment response, which supports its classification as predictive evidence.

      Oncogenic: The study describes IL2RA as promoting "proliferation and cell-cycle activity" and being "required for leukemogenesis," demonstrating that the variant contributes to tumor development and progression, thus classifying it as oncogenic evidence.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that patients with tumors carrying KAT6A and MYC amplifications had shorter progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), indicating that these variants correlate with disease outcomes independent of therapy. The hazard ratios provided further support the prognostic significance of these amplifications in endometrial serous carcinoma.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that somatic copy number alterations (CNA) were identified in tumor samples, and specific amplifications of genes like KAT6A and MYC were associated with advanced disease stages. This suggests that these variants can be used to classify or define disease subtypes based on their presence in tumor samples.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study demonstrates that the K652E mutation fails to phosphorylate PLCgamma1 in TERT-NHUC cells, indicating that this variant alters the molecular function of the FGFR3 protein, specifically its signaling capabilities.

      Oncogenic: The results suggest that the K652E mutation, along with other FGFR3 mutations, may contribute to tumor development in urothelial carcinomas, as it is associated with a conformational change that leads to constitutive auto-phosphorylation of the receptor, a characteristic of oncogenic mutations.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how the T790M variant is associated with resistance to the EGFR TKI osimertinib, indicating that this variant correlates with treatment response and resistance, which is a key aspect of predictive evidence. The mention of "hypoxia-induced resistance to EGFR TKI" further supports this classification as it directly relates to therapy outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses TAS-119 as a selective inhibitor of Aurora kinase A that enhances the antitumor efficacy of paclitaxel and docetaxel, indicating a correlation with response to these therapies. The mention of enhanced cell growth inhibition and the optimized combination therapy regimen suggests that the variant's presence may influence treatment sensitivity.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses RET rearrangements as "an emerging targetable oncogenic fusion driver in NSCLC," indicating that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

      Predictive: The results show that "overall survival was prolonged in patients treated with a selective RET tyrosine kinase inhibitor versus untreated patients," demonstrating a correlation between the RET variant and response to therapy.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that "molecular testing for RET is not yet routine," which implies that the presence of RET rearrangements is used to define or classify a subtype of NSCLC.

    1. nan

      Predisposing evidence:

      Predisposing: The study identifies the Ashkenazi Jewish founder variant rs56009889 as being statistically significantly more frequent in cases of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) compared to controls, indicating that this germline variant confers an inherited risk for developing the disease. The mention of "germline" in the context of the variant supports its classification as predisposing.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the sensitivity of BRCA1 or BRCA2-mutated breast cancers to poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors and platinum agents, indicating that the presence of these mutations correlates with a positive response to the therapy involving veliparib combined with carboplatin and paclitaxel. This is further supported by the reported improvement in progression-free survival in patients with these mutations receiving the treatment.

      Diagnostic: The abstract explicitly mentions that patients with "germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation-associated" breast cancer were included in the trial, indicating that these mutations are used to classify and confirm the disease subtype. This establishes the role of BRCA mutations as a biomarker for identifying patients eligible for the study.

      Prognostic: The results indicate that the median progression-free survival was significantly longer in the veliparib group compared to the control group, suggesting that the presence of a germline BRCA mutation correlates with improved disease outcomes independent of therapy. This highlights the prognostic value of the BRCA mutations in the context of treatment response.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the activity of the combination of dabrafenib and trametinib in patients with BRAFV600E-mutated biliary tract cancer, indicating a correlation with treatment response. This suggests that the BRAFV600E mutation is predictive of sensitivity to this specific therapy.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that routine testing for BRAFV600E mutations should be considered in patients with biliary tract cancer, indicating that this variant is used to classify or confirm the disease subtype. This supports the use of BRAFV600E as a diagnostic marker in this context.

      Oncogenic: The presence of the BRAFV600E mutation is associated with biliary tract cancer, and the study focuses on the treatment of patients with this mutation, suggesting that it contributes to tumor development or progression. This aligns with the definition of an oncogenic variant.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that high EGFR expression is associated with poor in vitro and in vivo response to DRD2 inhibitors, suggesting that the variant's expression level can predict treatment efficacy. Additionally, the inverse correlation between EGFR staining intensity and clinical response in patients treated with ONC201 further supports this predictive relationship.

      Prognostic: The median overall survival for patients with high versus low EGFR staining (162 days vs. 373 days) demonstrates that EGFR expression levels correlate with disease outcome, independent of therapy, indicating a prognostic role for this variant in glioblastoma.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract indicates that rucaparib has antitumor activity specifically in patients with a deleterious BRCA alteration, suggesting a correlation between the variant and response to this therapy. This aligns with the definition of predictive evidence, as it discusses treatment response in the context of a specific variant.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how multiple clinical-grade antiandrogens slowed the growth of and radiosensitized AR-positive GBM cell lines and patient-derived xenografts (PDXs), indicating a correlation between the androgen receptor (AR) expression and response to therapy. This suggests that AR expression may predict sensitivity to antiandrogen treatment in glioblastoma.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that nearly half of GBM cell lines, PDXs, and human tumors expressed AR, indicating that AR expression can be used to classify or define a subtype of glioblastoma, specifically AR-positive GBMs. This association with a specific characteristic of the tumors supports its use as a diagnostic marker.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study indicates that increasing CtBP2 expression in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is significantly correlated with patients' survival, suggesting that it serves as a prognostic marker for the disease. The Kaplan-Meier survival analyses performed in the study further support this correlation with specific statistical significance (P = .028).

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract discusses the molecular profiling efforts that have advanced the understanding of biologically and clinically heterogeneous disease subgroups in medulloblastoma, indicating that these efforts are aimed at improving diagnostic interventions.

      Predictive: The mention of "translational opportunities" and "improved diagnostic and therapeutic interventions" suggests that the insights gained from molecular characterization may correlate with response to therapies, indicating a predictive aspect of the variant in relation to treatment outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study reports that alectinib significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) compared to crizotinib in treatment-naive ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), indicating a correlation between the variant and response to therapy. The mention of "significantly prolonged investigator-assessed PFS" supports the predictive nature of the variant in relation to treatment outcomes.

      Prognostic: The abstract discusses overall survival (OS) data, noting that the 5-year OS rate was higher with alectinib compared to crizotinib, which suggests that the variant correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy. The mention of "median OS was not reached with alectinib" further emphasizes the prognostic implications of the variant in this context.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the antitumor activity of a DRD1 agonist in combination with temozolomide (TMZ), indicating that DRD1 activation correlates with a therapeutic response in glioblastoma (GBM) cells. The mention of a "synergistic therapeutic effect" suggests that the variant's role is predictive of treatment outcomes.

      Diagnostic: The expression of DRD1 in human GBM tissues is associated with a good clinical outcome, which implies that it may be used to classify or define a subtype of GBM based on its expression levels. This association supports the use of DRD1 as a potential biomarker in diagnosing or characterizing GBM.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the role of miR-320a in relation to cisplatin resistance in lung adenocarcinoma, indicating that the expression levels of this miRNA correlate with treatment response, specifically in the context of chemotherapy. The mention of "cisplatin resistance" directly relates to the predictive nature of the variant's impact on therapy response.

      Functional: The study investigates the biological function of miR-320a and its target genes, suggesting that it alters molecular functions related to tumor progression and signaling pathways. This aligns with the functional evidence type as it focuses on the molecular and biochemical roles of the miRNA.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study discusses the development of a tool for discovering disease-related biomarkers, which implies that the variants are being used to classify or define a disease at the miRNA-set level. This aligns with the definition of diagnostic evidence as it relates to identifying disease associations.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that higher baseline levels of OPN, VCAM-1, and PDGF-AA may predict progression-free survival (PFS) benefit from regorafenib compared with placebo, suggesting a correlation between these biomarkers and treatment response. Additionally, VCAM-1 was identified as potentially predictive of overall survival (OS) benefit from regorafenib, further supporting its role in therapy response.

      Prognostic: The results highlight that six markers were found to be prognostic for progression-free survival (PFS) and nine markers for overall survival (OS), indicating that these biomarkers correlate with disease outcomes independent of therapy. This suggests their potential utility in assessing prognosis for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that SPC25 is an "effective diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for HCC," indicating its role in classifying or confirming the disease.

      Prognostic: The abstract mentions that SPC25 "independently predicted poor overall survival of patients with HCC," which correlates the variant with disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Prognostic: The abstract indicates that patients with cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) harboring mutant IDH1 have a better prognosis than those with wild-type IDH1, suggesting a correlation between the IDH1 mutation status and disease outcome. This aligns with the definition of prognostic evidence, as it discusses survival outcomes independent of therapy.

      Oncogenic: The study discusses the role of TET1 in CCA progression, indicating that TET1 contributes to tumor development and malignancy in CCA cells. This suggests that TET1 is involved in oncogenic processes, supporting its classification as an oncogenic variant.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract discusses the identification of a mutation in GNAQ (c.626A>c, p.Gln209Pro) in a patient with congenital hemangioma, indicating that this variant is used to classify and confirm the diagnosis of the vascular tumor. The mention of "utility of targeted genetic testing to elucidate the exact mutation and thus classification of vascular tumors" further supports its role in diagnosis.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how loss of Man2a1 in cancer cells increases their sensitivity to T-cell-mediated killing and enhances response to anti-PD-L1 treatment, indicating a correlation with treatment response. Additionally, the mention of swainsonine synergizing with anti-PD-L1 treatment further supports the predictive nature of the variant in relation to therapy efficacy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study identifies that FGFR/FGF alterations lead to resistance to ER-directed therapies, specifically fulvestrant, indicating a correlation with treatment response. The mention of reversing resistance with FGFR inhibitors and other targeted therapies further supports the predictive nature of these findings regarding therapy sensitivity.

      Oncogenic: The alterations in the FGFR pathway, including FGFR1, FGFR2, and FGF3 amplifications or mutations, are described as contributing to the development of resistance in ER+ breast cancer, suggesting a role in tumor progression. The evidence of these alterations being enriched under selective pressure from ER-directed therapy indicates their oncogenic potential.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how high levels of ERBB2 mRNA are associated with better response and progression-free survival in patients treated with T-DM1, indicating that ERBB2 expression correlates with treatment response. This suggests that ERBB2 levels can be used to predict the efficacy of T-DM1 therapy in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that the study analyzed ERBB2 expression in various tumor samples and identified a subset of tumors as ERBB2-high, which implies that ERBB2 levels can be used to classify or define a specific subtype of breast cancer and potentially other cancer types. This classification supports the use of ERBB2 as a biomarker in clinical settings.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Predisposing evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study mentions that polymorphic variants in LUZP2, including rs7943454, are associated with late-onset Alzheimer's disease, indicating its role in defining or classifying a disease.

      Predisposing: The association of rs7943454 with the onset risk of Alzheimer's disease suggests that this variant may confer inherited risk for developing the disease, which aligns with the definition of a predisposing variant.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The variant BRCA1:c.185delAG is mentioned as a pathogenic mutation represented by multiple patients in the dataset, indicating its role in defining or classifying a disease subtype. This suggests that the variant is used to confirm the presence of a specific genetic alteration associated with the disease.

      Predictive: The abstract discusses reversion mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 being associated with resistance to PARP inhibitors and platinum, which implies that the presence of certain mutations, including BRCA1:c.185delAG, may correlate with treatment response or resistance. This indicates a predictive relationship between the variant and therapeutic outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies SMARCA4 mutations as common alterations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and discusses their association with other genomic abnormalities, indicating their role in classifying the disease.

      Prognostic: The results indicate that SMARCA4 alterations are associated with shorter overall survival in patients with metastatic NSCLC, highlighting their significance as independent predictors of poor prognosis.

      Predictive: The study reports that treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) is associated with improved outcomes in patients with SMARCA4-mutant tumors, suggesting that these mutations may correlate with sensitivity to this specific therapy.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Functional evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies the TP53 c.1000G>C;p.G334R variant as a mutation associated with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), indicating its role in defining and confirming this familial cancer syndrome. The mention of the variant being found predominantly in Ashkenazi Jewish individuals further supports its diagnostic relevance in this population.

      Functional: The transient transfection of the p.G334R allele demonstrated a mild defect in colony suppression assays, indicating that this variant alters the molecular function of the p53 protein. Additionally, the study reports that the G334R-mutant protein shows thermal instability and defective transactivation of certain p53 target genes, further supporting its functional impact.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses how IL6/STAT3 signaling drives metastasis in ER+ breast cancer, indicating that this pathway contributes to tumor development and progression, which aligns with the definition of an oncogenic variant.

      Functional: The study highlights that STAT3 hijacks a subset of ER enhancers to drive a distinct transcriptional program, suggesting that the variant alters molecular function, specifically in the context of transcriptional regulation.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how blockade of the NRG1/HER3 axis can re-sensitize prostate cancer models to antiandrogen therapy, indicating that the variant may correlate with resistance to this specific therapy.

      Oncogenic: The evidence suggests that the cancer-associated fibroblasts and their secretion of NRG1 contribute to tumor progression by activating HER3 signaling in prostate cancer cells, which aligns with the definition of a somatic variant contributing to tumor development.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses a MYC-miRNA-MXI1 feedback loop that regulates proliferation and tumorigenesis in glioma, indicating that the variant contributes to tumor development or progression.

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that the ethyl ester form of meclofenamic acid (MA2) enhances the effect of the chemotherapy drug temozolomide on suppressing proliferation of glioma cells, suggesting a correlation between the variant and response to therapy.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The abstract indicates that miR-146a and miR-26a could counteract biological effects of CEACAM6, suggesting that these variants alter molecular or biochemical functions related to CEACAM6. This implies a role in modulating the activity or expression of this gene, which aligns with the definition of functional evidence.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study indicates that elevated SERINC2 expression predicted shorter overall survival (OS) in low-grade glioma (LGG) patients, suggesting that SERINC2 expression may serve as a prognostic marker for this patient group. The Cox regression analysis further supports that SERINC2 is an independent factor in determining OS for LGG patients.

    1. nan

      Predisposing evidence:

      Predisposing: The abstract discusses an "inherited contribution to primary brain cancer" and mentions the identification of "candidate predisposition genes," indicating that the variant rs3198697 is associated with inherited risk for developing brain cancer. The context of linkage analysis in high-risk pedigrees further supports this classification.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports on overall survival (OS) in patients with EGFR-mutated NSCLC and leptomeningeal metastases, indicating that T790M mutational status does not significantly affect median OS (10.1 months vs. 9.0 months, p = 0.936). This suggests that the T790M variant's presence does not correlate with disease outcome in this context, which aligns with the definition of prognostic evidence.

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the treatment response to osimertinib in patients with T790M mutational status, indicating that patients treated with osimertinib had a superior OS compared to those not treated, regardless of T790M status. This suggests that the T790M variant may not predict response to osimertinib, but the context of treatment response is still relevant, thus supporting the predictive classification.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how the combination of DNMTi guadecitabine and PARPi talazoparib enhances the efficacy of PARPi therapy, indicating a correlation with treatment response irrespective of BRCA mutation status. This suggests that the variant's presence or absence does not affect the sensitivity to the combined therapy, which is a predictive aspect of the variant's role in treatment outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The results indicate that the combination treatment decreased xenograft tumor growth, which implies that the variant contributes to tumor development or progression in the context of breast and ovarian cancers. This aligns with the oncogenic evidence type as it demonstrates the variant's role in cancer biology.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The abstract states that "Overexpressed SNHG6 was significantly associated with poor prognosis in various cancers," indicating that the variant correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy. This suggests that SNHG6 levels can be used to evaluate prognosis in cancer patients.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study indicates that high LPAR1 expression is correlated with favorable overall survival in prostate cancer, suggesting its role as a prognostic biomarker. This correlation with survival outcomes, independent of therapy, supports the classification as prognostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that the mutant protein FOXL2C134W is considered to be a driver of oncogenesis in adult-type ovarian granulosa cell tumors (AGCT), indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development. Additionally, the study describes how FOXL2C134W interacts with SMAD4 to influence gene expression related to tumorigenesis, further supporting its role in cancer progression.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that the somatic missense point mutation c.402C>G (p.C134W) in the FOXL2 transcription factor is "pathognomonic for adult-type granulosa cell tumors (AGCT) and a diagnostic marker for this tumor type," indicating its role in defining and classifying the disease.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that FOXL2C134W "drives AGCT by altering the binding affinity of FOXL2-containing complexes to engage an oncogenic transcriptional program," suggesting that this variant contributes to tumor development or progression.

      Functional: The study describes how FOXL2C134W is associated with "altered DNA-binding specificity," indicating that the variant affects molecular function, specifically the binding activity of the FOXL2 protein.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study indicates that high expression of MMP14 correlates with a poor short-term prognosis in muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), as evidenced by survival analyses conducted with clinical follow-up data. This suggests that MMP14 expression is a significant factor in determining disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Functional evidence:

      Prognostic: The study found that the expression level of LINC00460 was significantly upregulated in NSCLC tissues and cell lines, and particularly negatively correlated with overall survival (OS), indicating its potential as a prognostic marker for disease outcome.

      Functional: The results demonstrated that LINC00460 knockdown inhibited the proliferation of A549 cells and promoted their apoptosis, suggesting that LINC00460 alters the molecular function related to cell growth and survival.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic, Functional evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study identifies TNNT2 as significantly upregulated in colorectal cancer (CRC) samples compared to adjacent normal samples, indicating its potential use as a biomarker for CRC.

      Prognostic: Increased expression of TNNT2 was associated with inferior prognosis in both the TCGA training dataset and the GSE17531 validation dataset, suggesting that it correlates with disease outcome.

      Functional: The study conducted functional enrichment analysis revealing that the ErbB signaling pathway and glycerophospholipid metabolism pathway were significantly activated in the TNNT2 high expression group, indicating that TNNT2 alters molecular functions related to these pathways.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the addition of trastuzumab (T) to carboplatin/paclitaxel (C/P) and its impact on progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients with HER2/Neu-positive uterine-serous-carcinoma (USC). The results indicate that the combination therapy significantly improves PFS and OS, demonstrating a predictive relationship between the HER2/Neu-positive variant and treatment response.

      Prognostic: The results show that the median overall survival (OS) was higher in the trastuzumab arm compared to the control arm, indicating that the HER2/Neu-positive status correlates with better survival outcomes independent of therapy. This suggests a prognostic role of the variant in determining disease outcome.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The abstract states that "PDCD1 upregulation was found in more malignant phenotypes of glioma and indicated a worse prognosis," indicating a correlation between the variant and disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Predictive: The mention of "Immunotherapy of targeting PD-1 or combined with other checkpoint molecules... may represent a promising treatment strategy for glioma" suggests that the variant is associated with response to specific therapies, indicating its predictive nature.

    1. nan

      Functional evidence:

      Functional: The study demonstrates that BRCA1 variants of uncertain significance (VUS) were tested for their ability to complement Brca1-deficient mouse embryonic stem cells in homologous recombination DNA repair (HRR), indicating that these variants alter molecular function related to DNA repair mechanisms. The results showed that 45 out of 238 VUS exhibited functional defects, confirming the impact of these variants on HRR.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study demonstrates that the presence of ESR1 mutations correlates with progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients treated with exemestane and fulvestrant, indicating that these mutations can predict treatment response. The interaction between ESR1 mutation status and treatment outcomes further supports this predictive relationship.

      Prognostic: The results indicate that patients with detected ESR1 mutations have inferior PFS and OS, suggesting that these mutations are associated with worse disease outcomes independent of the specific therapy used. This correlation highlights the prognostic significance of ESR1 mutations in hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that neuroblastoma cell lines harboring the NRAS Q61K mutation were resistant to SHP2 inhibitors, suggesting a correlation between the presence of this variant and resistance to specific therapies. This highlights the predictive nature of the variant in terms of treatment response.

      Oncogenic: The mention of the NRAS Q61K mutation being commonly detected at relapse implies its role in tumor development or progression, supporting the classification of this variant as oncogenic. The context of resistance to therapies further emphasizes its contribution to cancer behavior.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that taletrectinib has potent preclinical activity against the ROS1 G2032R solvent-front mutation, indicating that this variant correlates with response to the therapy. The context of discussing treatment efficacy suggests a predictive relationship between the variant and therapeutic response.

      Oncogenic: The mention of the ROS1 G2032R mutation in the context of being a target for a tyrosine kinase inhibitor implies that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression, which aligns with the oncogenic evidence type.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Predictive: The presence of the BCL-2 G101V mutation in patient samples was predictive of clinical progression, indicating that this variant correlates with resistance to venetoclax therapy in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients.

      Functional: The BCL-2 G101V mutation reduces the affinity for venetoclax by approximately 180-fold while maintaining affinity for pro-apoptotic proteins, demonstrating that this variant alters the molecular function of the BCL-2 protein in the context of drug interaction.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the resistance to epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) in the context of the T790M mutation, indicating that this variant is associated with resistance to therapy, which is a key aspect of predictive evidence.

      Oncogenic: The mention of T790M in relation to EGFR-TKI resistance suggests that this somatic variant contributes to tumor progression and development, aligning with the definition of oncogenic evidence.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The variant EGFR G724S is described as an acquired mutation in patients who developed resistance to osimertinib, indicating its role in tumor progression and resistance mechanisms. This suggests that G724S contributes to the oncogenic process in the context of EGFR-mutant lung cancers.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The TP53 Y220C missense mutation is described as a "deleterious somatic mutation," indicating its role in tumor development or progression, which aligns with the definition of oncogenic evidence.

      Predictive: The study discusses the response of a patient with the TP53 Y220C mutation to the M6620-carboplatin combination therapy, suggesting that this variant may correlate with treatment response, which fits the predictive evidence type.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The study assesses the association between GNA14 expression levels and clinicopathological features, indicating its potential use as a biomarker for diagnosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

      Prognostic: The study identifies low expression of GNA14 as an independent predictor for survival outcomes in patients with HCC, suggesting its role in prognostic assessment.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study indicates that high HOTTIP expression is associated with worse outcomes in cancer patients, specifically noting a pooled hazard ratio of 2.34 for overall survival, which demonstrates a correlation with disease outcome independent of therapy. Additionally, the findings suggest that elevated HOTTIP expression correlates with advanced clinical stage and lymph node metastasis, further supporting its role as a prognostic marker.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses how alterations in the SPOP gene significantly co-occur with alterations in the BIN1 gene and how somatic mutations in SPOP derange BIN1 gene expression, indicating that SPOP contributes to tumor development or progression in prostate cancer. Additionally, the increased expression of SPOP is associated with reduced survival, further supporting its role in oncogenesis.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that various mutations, including RNF43-MT, CREBBP-MT, and others, are associated with longer overall survival (OS) in colorectal cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, indicating a correlation between these variants and disease outcome independent of therapy. The abstract specifically mentions hazard ratios (HR) and confidence intervals (CI) that support this association with survival.

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the predictive value of specific gene mutations on the overall survival of colorectal cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, indicating that certain mutations may correlate with treatment response. The mention of "predictive biomarkers" and their influence on survival outcomes in the context of therapy supports this classification.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that the F691L mutation confers moderate resistance to gilteritinib, suggesting a correlation between this variant and treatment response. The mention of "resistance" in relation to gilteritinib treatment highlights its predictive nature regarding therapy outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The identification of the F691L mutation as a secondary mutation that contributes to resistance implies its role in tumor progression or development, particularly in the context of FLT3 mutations in acute myeloid leukemia. This supports the classification of F691L as an oncogenic variant due to its involvement in resistance mechanisms.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study identifies PPP2R2A deficiency as a potential new predictive biomarker for patient stratification in the clinical use of ATR and CHK1 inhibitors, indicating that this variant correlates with sensitivity to these therapies. The findings suggest that the presence of PPP2R2A deficiency can influence treatment outcomes with ATR and CHK1 inhibitors in non-small cell lung cancer.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that patients with a high mutant/wild-type (wt) ratio of FLT3-ITD mutations had significantly shorter overall and disease-free survival, indicating that this variant correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy. The multivariate analysis further supports the high mutant/wt ratio as a strong independent prognostic factor.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The abstract indicates that TGFbeta2 expression is significantly correlated with patient outcome in multiple types of cancer, particularly gastric cancer, suggesting its role as a prognostic biomarker. This correlation with outcome, independent of therapy context, supports the classification as prognostic evidence.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports a significant correlation between high EID3 expression and poor overall survival (OS) in glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) patients, indicating that EID3 expression can serve as an independent factor for predicting prognosis. The multivariate Cox regression analysis further supports this association with a specific hazard ratio (HR = 1.41), emphasizing its relevance to disease outcome.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that the D816 V mutant c-kit does not respond to STI571, suggesting that this variant correlates with resistance to this specific therapy. The mention of STI571's ineffectiveness against the D816 V variant highlights its predictive nature regarding treatment response.

      Oncogenic: The D816 V mutation is implicated in systemic mastocytosis, indicating that it contributes to tumor development or progression. The context of the variant being associated with a disease characterized by abnormal mast cell accumulation supports its classification as oncogenic.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study suggests that NRG1 and ERBB3 expression may serve as biomarkers for response to SINE treatment, indicating a correlation between these variants and sensitivity to therapy. The mention of the antitumor effect of SINE being influenced by NRG1 and ERBB3 highlights their potential role in predicting treatment outcomes.

      Diagnostic: The findings indicate that NRG1 and ERBB3 expression levels can classify ovarian cancer cell lines based on their response to SINE treatment, suggesting their use as biomarkers for identifying SINE-resistant cancers. This classification aligns with the diagnostic evidence type as it relates to defining a subtype of cancer based on variant expression.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study indicates that EPS8L3 is associated with poor prognosis in liver cancer, as evidenced by the statement that high expression of EPS8L3 yields poor prognosis in Chinese liver cancer patients.

      Oncogenic: The results suggest that EPS8L3 has pivotal oncogenic functions in liver cancer, as it is shown to contribute to cell proliferation and migration, and its knockdown inhibits these processes, indicating its role in tumor development.

      Predictive: The findings demonstrate that EPS8L3 expression can substantially increase the efficacy of low dosage Sorafenib treatment, suggesting a correlation between EPS8L3 levels and response to this specific therapy.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study indicates that CDCA2 acts as an oncogene, as it is overexpressed in prostate cancer and its silencing represses tumor growth, suggesting its role in tumor development and progression.

      Prognostic: The abstract mentions that CDCA2 correlates with poor prognosis and patient survival, indicating its potential as a prognostic biomarker in multiple cancer types.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study indicates that HHLA2 levels were positively correlated with survival rates in kidney clear cell carcinoma (KIRC), suggesting that it may serve as a prognostic marker for patient outcomes independent of therapy. The mention of "predicts a favorable survival outcome" further supports this classification.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study indicates that Rab18 functions as an oncoprotein in human head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), suggesting that it contributes to tumor development and progression. The mention of Rab18's role in regulating cell proliferation and invasion further supports its oncogenic potential.

      Predictive: The abstract states that Rab18 influences cisplatin sensitivity in HNSCC, indicating a correlation between the variant and response to a specific therapy. This suggests that Rab18 may play a role in determining how well patients respond to cisplatin treatment.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study indicates that PALB2 deletion is significantly associated with shorter disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, suggesting that it serves as an independent prognostic factor for poor outcomes. The multivariate analysis further supports this by confirming that both PALB2 deletion and low mRNA expression are independent prognostic factors of poor OS.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Predisposing evidence:

      Predisposing: The abstract describes Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome (WSS) as an autosomal dominant disorder, indicating that the KMT2A mutations are inherited and confer a risk for developing this syndrome. The mention of "de novo KMT2A missense mutation" suggests a genetic predisposition to the disorder.

      Diagnostic: The identification of heterozygous KMT2A mutations as the molecular defect underlying WSS indicates that these mutations are used to define and classify the disorder, supporting their role as a diagnostic marker for the syndrome.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that patients with MPC1 deletion tumors have worse overall survival compared to those with MPC1 intact tumors, indicating a correlation between the variant and disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Predictive: The results indicate that MPC1 deletion is associated with a poor response to temozolomide (TMZ) chemotherapy in glioblastoma patients, suggesting that the variant may influence treatment sensitivity.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the treatment of patients with tumors harboring FGFR aberrations with the FGFR inhibitor AZD4547, indicating a correlation between the presence of these variants and the response to therapy, as evidenced by the reported response rates and progression-free survival metrics.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that different FGFR somatic alterations may confer varying levels of signaling potency and oncogene dependence, suggesting that these variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

    2. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the treatment of patients with tumors harboring FGFR aberrations with the FGFR inhibitor AZD4547, indicating a correlation between the presence of these variants and the response to therapy, as evidenced by the reported response rates and progression-free survival metrics.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that different FGFR somatic alterations may confer varying levels of signaling potency and oncogene dependence, suggesting that these variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how the loss of the RB tumor suppressor correlates with increased drug sensitivity to specific therapies, particularly CHK inhibitors, indicating a potential for targeted treatment in RB-deficient triple-negative breast cancers (TNBCs). The mention of "therapeutic effects were robust and selective for RB loss of function" further supports this classification.

      Oncogenic: The abstract indicates that approximately 30% of TNBCs exhibit functional loss of the RB tumor suppressor, suggesting that this loss contributes to tumor development and progression, particularly through the mechanisms of checkpoint functions and increased sensitivity to therapies. The context of RB loss being a target for precision intervention implies its role in oncogenesis.

    1. nan

      Predisposing, Functional evidence:

      Predisposing: The study discusses germline variants of WWP1, including K740N, which are associated with a hereditary predisposition to multiple types of cancer, indicating that these variants confer inherited risk for developing disease.

      Functional: The results indicate that the prioritized WWP1 variants, including K740N, resulted in gain-of-function effects that led to aberrant enzymatic activation and consequent PTEN inactivation, demonstrating an alteration in molecular function.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how KRAS mutations, specifically G12D and G12V, correlate with increased sensitivity to metformin treatment in colorectal cancer (CRC) cell lines, indicating that these variants may predict a better therapeutic response to this drug.

      Oncogenic: The presence of KRAS mutations (G12D and G12V) is implicated in enhancing the tumor cells' sensitivity to metformin, suggesting that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression by altering the response to therapy.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses how the E542K mutation, along with other PI3-kinase mutations, induces oncogenic transformation in chicken embryo fibroblasts, demonstrating its role in tumor development. The evidence of elevated catalytic activity and constitutive phosphorylation of key signaling proteins further supports its oncogenic potential.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic, Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Predictive: The study provides evidence that somatic mutations in the EGFR gene's TK domain are associated with sensitivity to gefitinib and erlotinib, as indicated by the significant differences in mutation presence between gefitinib-sensitive and refractory tumors. This correlation suggests that the presence of these mutations can predict the response to these specific therapies.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that most mutation-positive tumors were adenocarcinomas from never smokers, indicating that these mutations can be used to classify a specific subtype of lung cancer. This association supports the use of EGFR mutations as a diagnostic marker for identifying a distinct subset of lung cancers.

      Oncogenic: The presence of somatic mutations in the EGFR TK domain is implicated in the development of lung cancer, as the study discusses the mutations found in tumors and their association with sensitivity to targeted therapies. This suggests that these mutations contribute to tumor development or progression in the context of lung cancer.

      Functional: The study describes how specific mutations in the EGFR TK domain alter the molecular function of the protein, as evidenced by the differences in phosphotyrosine levels and drug sensitivity in the mutant forms compared to the wild-type. This indicates that the mutations have a direct impact on the biochemical activity of the EGFR protein.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study demonstrates that PHGDH knockdown significantly inhibited cell viability, colony formation, and tumor growth in thyroid cancer cell lines and in vivo models, indicating that PHGDH contributes to tumor development and progression in papillary thyroid cancer.

      Functional: The results show that PHGDH inhibition affects the expression of embryonic cancer stemness markers and alters cell viability and colony formation, suggesting that the variant alters molecular function related to tumorigenesis in thyroid cancer.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Functional evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that mutated ACVR2A is significantly associated with MSI-H in gastric cancer (GC), indicating its potential use as a biomarker for classification or diagnosis of this subtype.

      Functional: The results section describes the generation of stable cell lines overexpressing ACVR2A and its mutants, which implies that the variants, including c.1310delA, are being studied for their molecular function and effects on protein expression.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study investigates how mutations in the AXL receptor, specifically tyrosine 821, contribute to resistance against cetuximab and radiation treatment in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The findings suggest that targeting AXL and c-ABL can overcome this resistance, indicating a correlation between the variant and treatment response.

      Oncogenic: The research highlights that the signaling of AXL, particularly through the mutation of tyrosine 821, plays a role in the development of resistance in HNSCC, suggesting that this variant contributes to tumor progression and behavior in the context of cancer treatment.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that high mRNA levels of HOXA2, HOXA3, and HOXA13, as well as low levels of HOXA7, predict poor overall survival (OS) of KIRC patients, indicating a correlation between these variants and disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Oncogenic: The findings suggest that HOXA13 functions as a novel oncogene in KIRC, as the knockdown of HOXA13 significantly suppressed cell proliferation in vitro, demonstrating its role in tumor development or progression.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the administration of gemtuzumab ozogamycin (mylotarg) in patients with untreated acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) and reports a complete remission (CR) rate of 84%, indicating that the variant correlates with response to this specific therapy. The mention of treatment response and the effectiveness of mylotarg in achieving CR supports this classification.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how patients with KRAS G12C-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) experience clinical benefit from selective KRAS G12C inhibition, indicating a correlation between the variant and response to therapy. Additionally, it highlights the resistance mechanisms in colorectal cancer, suggesting that the variant's presence influences treatment outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The variant KRAS G12C is implicated in tumor development, as the study examines its role in colorectal cancer cell lines and discusses the effects of KRAS G12C inhibition, which is indicative of its contribution to cancer progression. The findings suggest that KRAS G12C is a driver mutation in these cancer types.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The abstract states that "STAT1 has been identified to have prognostic value in patients with solid cancer," indicating that the variant correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy. Additionally, the mention of "predict prognosis in cancer patients based on their tumor types" further supports its prognostic significance.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract states that "LncRNA SNHG4 has been reported to be an oncogenic lncRNA in osteosarcoma" and confirms its upregulation in glioblastoma (GBM), indicating that SNHG4 contributes to tumor development or progression in this context. Additionally, the mention of SNHG4's role in promoting the proliferation of GBM cells further supports its oncogenic nature.

      Prognostic: The abstract notes that "lower survival rate of GBM patients was observed in patients with high SNHG4 expression level," suggesting that the expression level of SNHG4 correlates with disease outcome, specifically survival, independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Prognostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that Nek1 knockdown sensitized cancer cells to ionizing radiation, suggesting a correlation with treatment response, particularly in the context of radiation therapy.

      Prognostic: The results show that elevated levels of Nek1 were associated with impaired cancer-specific and overall survival, indicating its potential role as a prognostic marker for disease outcome in cervical cancer patients.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study identifies PTEN gene copy number loss as a promising mechanistic biomarker predictive of cetuximab resistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), indicating that this variant correlates with resistance to the therapy. The mention of "predictive of cetuximab resistance" directly supports this classification.

      Diagnostic: The abstract discusses the prevalence of PTEN gene copy number loss in HNSCC, suggesting its potential use as a biomarker for identifying patients who may not respond to cetuximab treatment. This aligns with the diagnostic evidence type as it relates to classifying a disease subtype based on the presence of the variant.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study indicates that CXCR7 is a critical regulator of prostate cancer sensitivity to enzalutamide, suggesting a correlation between the variant and resistance to this specific therapy. The mention of "therapeutic potential of MAPK/ERK inhibitors" further supports the predictive nature of the findings regarding treatment response.

      Diagnostic: The findings suggest that CXCR7 may serve as a biomarker of resistant disease in patients with prostate cancer, indicating its role in classifying or defining a subtype of the disease, particularly in the context of enzalutamide resistance.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the correlation between miR-200c-3p expression and progression-free survival (PFS) in patients undergoing EGFR-TKI treatment, indicating that higher expression is associated with longer PFS, which suggests a predictive role in therapy response.

      Functional: The research demonstrates that miR-200c-3p overexpression inhibits the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process and promotes cell death in EGFR TKI-resistant cell lines, indicating that this variant alters molecular function related to drug sensitivity.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study identifies that cell lines with activating PIK3CA mutations or loss of PTEN expression are more resistant to cetuximab, indicating that these mutations correlate with treatment response. This suggests that the mutation status of these genes could serve as a predictive biomarker for cetuximab sensitivity in colorectal cancer.

      Diagnostic: The examination of mutation status of signaling components downstream of EGFR, such as PIK3CA and PTEN, is used to classify the sensitivity or resistance of colon cancer cell lines to cetuximab. This classification based on mutation status supports the use of these variants as biomarkers for determining patient eligibility for cetuximab therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that the progression-free survival (PFS) benefit of everolimus was maintained irrespective of PIK3CA genotypes, indicating that the variant E542K may not affect the response to this therapy, which is a predictive aspect of the variant's role in treatment outcomes.

      Oncogenic: The results section discusses how PIK3CA mutations, including E542K, contribute to aberrant signaling in the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, which is implicated in tumorigenesis and progression, thus supporting the oncogenic nature of this variant.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses TRK fusions as oncogenic drivers in various tumor types, indicating that these genetic alterations contribute to tumor development. The results section confirms the presence of a brain tumor with specific cellular characteristics, and the mention of BRAF V600E being negative suggests that the study is focused on the oncogenic role of other variants rather than V600E itself.

      Predictive: The abstract highlights the successful treatment of a TRK fusion-driven HGG with larotrectinib, a selective pan-TRK inhibitor, indicating a correlation between the presence of the TRK fusion and the response to this specific therapy. This suggests that the variant plays a predictive role in treatment outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The Gly101Val mutation in BCL2 is associated with resistance to venetoclax in patients, indicating that this variant correlates with treatment response and highlights its role in therapeutic resistance.

      Oncogenic: The acquisition of the Gly101Val mutation is linked to the development of resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, suggesting that this somatic variant contributes to tumor progression and treatment failure.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study assesses the efficacy of ivosidenib, a targeted inhibitor of mutated IDH1, in patients with IDH1-mutant cholangiocarcinoma, indicating that the presence of the IDH1 mutation correlates with improved progression-free survival when treated with this therapy. The results show a significant improvement in progression-free survival with ivosidenib compared to placebo, highlighting the predictive nature of the IDH1 mutation in response to treatment.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the sensitivity of ASS1-deficient ovarian cancer cells to the arginine-depriving therapeutic ADI-PEG20, indicating a correlation with treatment response. This suggests that the variant's status may predict the effectiveness of this specific therapy in treating SCCOHT and other ovarian cancer subtypes.

      Diagnostic: The abstract mentions that low ASS1 expression was validated through immunohistochemistry (IHC) in large patient cohorts, indicating that ASS1 deficiency can be used to classify or define certain ovarian cancer subtypes, including SCCOHT. This establishes a diagnostic role for the variant in identifying patients with these rare cancer types.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The ETV6-NTRK3 gene fusion is described as a "potent oncogenic driver" in infantile fibrosarcoma (IFS), indicating its role in tumor development and progression.

      Predictive: The study reports a "very rapid, complete, and sustained response" of chemotherapy-refractory IFS to the TRK inhibitor larotrectinib, demonstrating that the presence of the ETV6-NTRK3 fusion correlates with a positive therapeutic response to this specific treatment.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The abstract discusses the link between the Fli-1 signaling network and oncogenesis in glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), indicating that Fli-1 is associated with tumor development and progression, particularly in the context of radio/TMZ-resistant GBM.

      Predictive: The study highlights that lumefantrine, identified as a Fli-1 inhibitor, promotes growth suppression and apoptosis in both parental and radio/TMZ-resistant GBM, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent that correlates with response to treatment.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic, Functional evidence:

      Oncogenic: The MPL Y252H mutation is described as a "disease-driving mutation" that contributes to the development of essential thrombocythemia (ET), indicating its role in tumor progression. The evidence of increased TPO/MPL-mediated cell growth and survival upon cytokine withdrawal further supports its oncogenic potential.

      Functional: The study demonstrates that the Y252H mutation results in increased sensitivity to thrombopoietin (TPO) and enhanced cell growth and survival, indicating that it alters the molecular function of the MPL receptor. This functional alteration is evidenced by the in vitro assays conducted with BaF3 cells.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that "MACF1 represents a diagnostic marker with target specificity in glioblastomas," indicating that the variant is used to define or classify a specific disease subtype.

      Predictive: The abstract mentions that MACF1 "can enhance the efficacy of radiation while minimizing normal tissue toxicity," suggesting that the variant correlates with response to a specific therapy (radiation treatment) in glioblastoma patients.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study identifies ccRCC molecular subtypes that are associated with different responses to sunitinib treatment, indicating that these subtypes can predict treatment outcomes in patients with metastatic clear-cell renal cell carcinoma. The results show significant differences in response rates and survival outcomes based on the identified subtypes, supporting their use in personalized treatment strategies.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses somatic mutations in the VHL gene as the most common cause of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), indicating that these mutations contribute to tumor development. The identification of somatic mutations in 29% of patients supports the role of VHL mutations in oncogenesis.

      Diagnostic: The paper presents data on the frequencies of molecular alterations in the VHL gene among RCC patients, which can be used to classify or define the disease. The mention of specific mutation frequencies and their association with RCC indicates a diagnostic relevance of the VHL gene alterations.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study indicates that SMAD4 loss is required for collective invasion in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) organoids, suggesting that the somatic mutation in SMAD4 contributes to tumor progression through altered invasion mechanisms. This aligns with the definition of oncogenic variants that drive tumor development or progression.

      Prognostic: The abstract mentions that PDAC organoids with predominantly mesenchymal invasion showed a worse prognosis, indicating a correlation between the variant status (specifically SMAD4 mutations) and disease outcome, independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study functionally characterized the somatic variant V871I in the EPHB4 gene, demonstrating that it contributes to increased proliferation, migration, and invasion properties in neuroblastoma cell lines, indicating its role in tumor development and progression.

      Predictive: The use of EPHB4 inhibitors JI-101 and NVP-BHG712 to rescue the phenotype driven by the V871I variant suggests that this variant correlates with response to specific therapies, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target in high-risk neuroblastoma.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Oncogenic evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses the potential of combined inhibition of MYC and mTOR pathways as a therapeutic strategy for MYC-driven medulloblastoma, indicating that this approach may correlate with improved treatment response, as evidenced by the significant suppression of cell growth and prolonged survival in xenografted mice.

      Oncogenic: The abstract highlights that the MYC oncogene is frequently amplified in medulloblastoma, particularly in group 3 patients, suggesting that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development and progression, as it is associated with the worst prognosis and is a target for therapeutic intervention.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study provides evidence that TESC contributes to tumor development and progression in cholangiocarcinoma, as indicated by the knockdown of TESC suppressing tumor growth and its upregulation through the EGFR-STAT3 pathway, which mediates tumor cell proliferation.

      Prognostic: The abstract mentions that elevated cellular levels of TESC are correlated with larger tumor size and predict a poor survival outcome for patients, indicating its potential role in assessing disease outcome independent of therapy.

    1. nan

      Prognostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Prognostic: The abstract states that YTHDF2 expression is negatively correlated with HCC patient survival, indicating that this variant may have implications for disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Oncogenic: The study demonstrates that YTHDF2 contributes to tumor development and progression, as evidenced by the reduction of tumor burden and inhibition of lung metastasis in vivo following YTHDF2 depletion.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The EBF1-PDGFRB gene fusion is associated with the Philadelphia-like ALL subtype, indicating its role in classifying and defining a specific disease context within B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

      Predictive: The study reports that EBF1-PDGFRB-positive patients who are refractory to conventional chemotherapy can achieve a complete response when treated with the tyrosine kinase inhibitor imatinib, suggesting a correlation between the variant and treatment response.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the use of a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, imatinib, to treat the patient with BCP-ALL harboring the EBF1-PDGFRB fusion, indicating a correlation between the variant and response to therapy. This suggests that the presence of the fusion transcript may influence treatment decisions and outcomes.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The abstract discusses the C481S mutation in BTK as a factor that disables ibrutinib's capacity to irreversibly bind to its target, indicating that this variant is associated with resistance to ibrutinib therapy in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). This suggests a correlation between the C481S variant and treatment response, classifying it as predictive evidence.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study reports that cancer patients have a significantly increased case fatality rate (CFR) from COVID-19, indicating that the presence of cancer correlates with worse disease outcomes, such as mortality, independent of therapy. The mention of increased mortality associated with various factors, including age and comorbidities, further supports this classification.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses the KRAS G12D variant as a key tumor maintenance gene in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), indicating its role in tumor development and progression. The use of a Kras G12D;Trp53 -/- PDAC mouse model further supports the notion that this somatic variant contributes to tumor growth and resistance mechanisms.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study demonstrates that the G598V mutation in EGFR influences the sensitivity of brain tumor stem cells (BTSCs) to the EGFR inhibitor afatinib, indicating a correlation between the variant and response to therapy. The results show that BTSC cultures harboring the G598V mutation were more sensitive to afatinib treatment compared to EGFR-wildtype cultures.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Oncogenic evidence:

      Diagnostic: The abstract states that mutations in FGFR1 have been associated with Hartsfield syndrome, indicating that these mutations are used to define or classify this specific disease. This association highlights the role of FGFR1 mutations in the context of a clinically distinct syndrome, fulfilling the criteria for diagnostic evidence.

      Oncogenic: The abstract mentions that five distinct mutations in the FGFR1 kinase domain behave as dominant-negative mutations in zebrafish over-expression assays, suggesting that these mutations contribute to tumor development or progression. This evidence supports the classification of these variants as oncogenic due to their functional impact in a model organism.

    1. nan

      Diagnostic, Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The study indicates that high VAP-1 expression levels are associated with poor prognosis in glioma patients, as evidenced by the significant correlation with overall survival (p < 0.0001) and the multivariate analysis identifying VAP-1 as an independent prognostic indicator.

      Diagnostic: The research highlights that VAP-1/CD163 coexpression exhibited excellent diagnostic accuracy in gliomas (AUC = 0.8008), suggesting its potential use as a biomarker for classifying glioma malignancy.

    1. nan

      Oncogenic evidence:

      Oncogenic: The study discusses a novel case of acute promyelocytic leukemia characterized by the rearrangement of the RARA gene and its fusion with the OBFC2A gene, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development. The presence of the OBFC2A/RARA fusion transcript suggests a role in the leukemogenesis of the patient's acute promyelocytic leukemia.

    1. nan

      Predictive evidence:

      Predictive: The study demonstrates that a T > C variation at position 21 of the BCL2 sequence predicts a patient's response to paclitaxel, indicating that this variant correlates with treatment resistance. This is supported by the findings that tumors with this specific variant are more resistant to the chemotherapy drug.

    1. nan

      Predictive, Functional evidence:

      Predictive: The study discusses how DGKA activity is necessary for cisplatin resistance in ovarian cancer, indicating that targeting DGKA could sensitize cells to cisplatin treatment. This suggests a correlation between the DGKA variant and resistance to platinum-based therapy, which aligns with the predictive evidence type.

      Functional: The research highlights that DGKA facilitates the recruitment of c-JUN N-terminal kinase to c-JUN, leading to its activation, which alters the molecular function of the signaling pathway involved in cisplatin resistance. This demonstrates a direct alteration in biochemical function due to the DGKA variant, supporting the functional evidence type.

    1. nan

      Prognostic evidence:

      Prognostic: The abstract states that "the expression of LRG1 was negatively related to patient survival," indicating that the variant correlates with disease outcome independent of therapy. This suggests that LRG1 expression levels may serve as a prognostic marker for patient survival in ccRCC.