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BRAF p.Val600Glu (V600E) somatic mutation is mainly associated with MSS phenotype in metastatic colorectal cancer.
Cancer genomics & proteomics - 1 Jan 2000
Qiu Jinghua, Compagnone Marion, Laibe Sophy, Lagarde Arnaud, Goncalves Anthony, Turrini Olivier, Xerri Luc, Monges Geneviève, Olschwang Sylviane
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BACKGROUND: Oncogenic activation of EGF-signalling pathway is central to the progression of colorectal cancer. The use of mutations of the KRAS codons 12 and 13 as a selection biomarker for anti-endothelial growth factor receptor (EGFR) monoclonal antibody treatment is at present the first major step towards individualised treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. The impact of BRAF V600E mutation...
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