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Oncogenic, Functional evidence:
Oncogenic: The study demonstrates that the R988C mutation in the c-MET gene contributes to tumor development and progression, as it regulates cell proliferation, enhances tumorigenicity, and increases cell motility and migration in SCLC cell lines. This indicates that the mutation has a role in driving cancer behavior, which is characteristic of oncogenic variants.
Functional: The introduction of the R988C mutation into cell lines resulted in altered c-MET RTK signaling, including increased constitutive tyrosine phosphorylation of proteins, which suggests that this variant affects molecular function and signaling pathways. This alteration in biochemical activity is indicative of a functional impact of the mutation.