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Treatment of two infants with PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum by alpelisib.
The Journal of experimental medicine - 7 Mar 2022
Morin Gabriel, Degrugillier-Chopinet Caroline, Vincent Marie, Fraissenon Antoine, Aubert Hélène, Chapelle Célia, Hoguin Clément, Dubos François, Catteau Benoit, Petit Florence, Mezel Aurélie, Domanski Olivia, Herbreteau Guillaume, Alesandrini Marie, Boddaert Nathalie, Boutry Nathalie, Broissand Christine, Han Tianxiang Kevin, Branle Fabrice, Sarnacki Sabine, Blanc Thomas, Guibaud Laurent, Canaud Guillaume
Abstract excerpt
PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS) includes rare genetic conditions due to gain-of-function mutations in the PIK3CA gene. There is no approved medical therapy for patients with PROS, and alpelisib, an approved PIK3CA inhibitor in oncology, showed promising results in preclinical models and in patients. Here, we report for the first time the outcome of two infants with PROS having life-threatening...
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