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  1. Feb 2026
    1. Due to EPHB4 involvement in tumour angiogenesis, growth and metastasis, 21 we speculated on its potential regulation of cellular proliferation, cell migration and anchorage-independent growth in vitro. The proliferation

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7294133 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 10

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the EPHB4-V871I variant alters the proliferation rate of cells, indicating a change in molecular or biochemical function. Oncogenic: The increased proliferation rate associated with the EPHB4-V871I variant suggests its contribution to tumor development or progression, as it is linked to cellular behaviors relevant to cancer.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2050:V871I

      Genes: 2050

      Variants: V871I

    2. EPHB4-V871I affects proliferation and migration of NB cell lines

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7294133 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 9

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage indicates that EPHB4-V871I alters the proliferation and migration of neuroblastoma (NB) cell lines, suggesting a change in molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2050:V871I

      Genes: 2050

      Variants: V871I

    3. In order to select the cell lines to perform the functional characterization of EPHB4-V871I variant, we firstly analysed the expression of EPHB4 in several NB cell lines. We divided our cell lines based on MYCN amplified

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7294133 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 8

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses the functional characterization of the EPHB4-V871I variant, specifically evaluating its expression and confirming that the mutation does not impair EPHB4 expression at the mRNA and protein level.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2050:V871I

      Genes: 2050

      Variants: V871I

    4. Interestingly, we found two mutations in EPHB4 (V871I) and in EphB6 (A417S) genes, both involved in axon guidance pathway. The variant V871I in the kinase domain of EPHB4 showed a high pathogenic score (Figure 1A and Tab

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7294133 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 4

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses mutations in EPHB4 and EphB6 genes, indicating that the variant V871I is associated with a high pathogenic score, suggesting its contribution to tumor development or progression. Functional: The mention of the variant V871I being located in the kinase domain of EPHB4 implies a potential alteration in molecular or biochemical function related to its role in the axon guidance pathway.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4613:A417S 2050:V871I

      Genes: 4613 2050

      Variants: A417S V871I

    1. Consistent with our hierarchical clustering analysis, introduction of the R164Q mutation led to relatively few changes in gene expression or showed reduced pathway activation compared with the other mutants studied. Howe

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC2837563 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 15

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the introduction of the R164Q mutation led to changes in gene expression and pathway activation, indicating that the variant alters molecular function. Oncogenic: The mention of the A146T, K117N, G13D, and Q61H mutations clustering together and influencing gene expression suggests that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 3845:A146T 3845:G13D 3845:K117N 3845:L19F 3845:Q61H 3845:R164Q

      Genes: 3845

      Variants: A146T G13D K117N L19F Q61H R164Q

    2. To further compare and contrast the phenotypes associated with each of the K-Ras mutants, transcription-profiling experiments were carried out as described in Materials and Methods. Hierarchical clustering analysis revea

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC2837563 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 13

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses transcription-profiling experiments and Ras GTPase assay data, indicating that the variants alter molecular or biochemical function, particularly in relation to their clustering and phenotypic characteristics. Oncogenic: The mention of the variants being associated with distinct phenotypes and their clustering suggests that these somatic mutations contribute to tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 3845:A146T 3845:G12C 3845:G12D 3845:G12V 3845:G13D 3845:K117N 3845:L19F 3845:R164Q

      Genes: 3845

      Variants: A146T G12C G12D G12V G13D K117N L19F R164Q

    3. To assess which K-Ras mutations were in the active GTP-bound conformation, a Raf-1 binding assay was carried out as described in Materials and Methods. Raf-1 selectively binds GTP-bound Ras (rather than the inactive GDP-

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC2837563 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 11

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how specific K-Ras mutations (G12V, L19F, K117N, A146T) are in the active GTP-bound conformation, indicating that these variants alter the molecular function of the K-Ras protein. Oncogenic: The mention of K-Ras mutations being in the active GTP-bound conformation suggests that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression, as they are associated with active signaling pathways in cancer.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 3845:A146T 3845:G12V 3845:K117N 3845:L19F 3845:R164Q

      Genes: 3845

      Variants: A146T G12V K117N L19F R164Q

    4. Phenotypes associated with the various K-Ras mutations have previously not been systematically evaluated. To compare the transformation potential of the K-Ras mutants, therefore, NIH3T3 cells were transiently transfected

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC2837563 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 9

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses the transformation potential of various K-Ras mutations, indicating that these mutations contribute to tumor development as evidenced by the formation of foci in NIH3T3 cells after transfection. Functional: The study evaluates the molecular function of K-Ras mutations by assessing their ability to transform cells, which involves alterations in biochemical activity as demonstrated through focus formation assays.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 3845:A146T 3845:G12D 3845:G12V 3845:G13D 3845:K117N 3845:L19F 3845:Q61H 3845:R164Q

      Genes: 3845

      Variants: A146T G12D G12V G13D K117N L19F Q61H R164Q

    5. To identify additional K-Ras mutations, and to establish the relative frequencies of individual K-Ras mutations in human colorectal tumours, we used WAVE analysis followed by direct sequencing to screen the same tumour s

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC2837563 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 4

      Evidence Type(s): Diagnostic, Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Diagnostic: The passage discusses the identification and relative frequencies of K-Ras mutations in human colorectal tumors, indicating their association with the disease. Oncogenic: The mention of K-Ras mutations, including the V600E mutation, suggests their contribution to tumor development or progression, as they are associated with increased mutation frequency in the Ras pathway. Functional: The passage notes the predicted localization of each mutation in the functional domains of the K-Ras protein, indicating an alteration in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 3845:A to C 3845:Ala to Thr 3845:Arg to Gln 3845:C to T 3845:G to A 3845:Lys to Asn 673:V600E 3845:aspartic acid residue at codon 173

      Genes: 3845 673

      Variants: A to C Ala to Thr Arg to Gln C to T G to A Lys to Asn V600E aspartic acid residue at codon 173

    1. PARPi-resistant JHOS4 PR (BRCA1MUT), PEO1 PR (BRCA2MUT), FUOV1, and OVCAR3 (CCNE1amp) cells were further tested for the mechanism by which SRA737 and PARPi synergistically inhibit tumor cell growth. Parental PEO1 and JHO

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC11253285 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 15

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses the mechanism by which SRA737 and PARPi synergistically inhibit tumor cell growth, indicating that the variant S3C is involved in tumor development or progression through its effects on cell lines with specific mutations. Functional: The passage describes how exposure to SRA737 results in specific phosphorylation changes in CHK1 and other proteins, indicating that the variant alters molecular or biochemical function related to tumor cell growth.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 1111:S3C

      Genes: 1111

      Variants: S3C

    1. We first assessed the combination of T-DXd with adavosertib in PDXs with low HER2 expression. PDX.003.204 (HER2 2+ IHC, CCNE1 amplified) demonstrated modest tumor growth inhibition with T-DXd monotherapy as shown by a re

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC10618648 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 16

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage indicates that ERBB2 mutations (V777L, G778A) were identified in the tyrosine kinase domain, suggesting that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression. Functional: The mention of ERBB2 mutations in the tyrosine kinase domain implies that these variants may alter molecular or biochemical function, which is characteristic of functional evidence.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2064:G778A 2064:V777L

      Genes: 2064

      Variants: G778A V777L

    1. We next examined how these function scores varied in apparently healthy populations (Figures 3C and 3D). The gnomAD database lists 744 of the scored MSH2 missense variants, nearly all rare (742/744 with minor allele freq

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7820803 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 13

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variant p.Ala636Pro scored as deleterious in an assay, indicating that it alters molecular or biochemical function. Oncogenic: The context of the passage suggests that the variant is associated with bi-allelic MMR loss, which contributes to tumor development in pediatric-onset cancer syndromes, indicating its role in oncogenesis.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4436:p.Ala636Pro

      Genes: 4436

      Variants: p.Ala636Pro

    2. Each MSH2 mutant cell pool was then selected en masse for MMR deficiency. To allow comparison across pools, each was spiked with barcoded control cells (KO+WT: 10% of cells; KO+p.Ala636Pro: 0.5%). Pools were then grown u

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7820803 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 7

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses the selection of MSH2 mutant cells, specifically the p.Ala636Pro variant, in the context of MMR deficiency, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression. Functional: The passage describes the behavior of the p.Ala636Pro variant in a selective environment, suggesting that it alters the molecular function of the MSH2 protein, as evidenced by the enrichment of these cells under selective conditions.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4436:p.Ala636Pro

      Genes: 4436

      Variants: p.Ala636Pro

    3. As a readout for MSH2 function, we leveraged selection with the purine analog 6-thioguanine (6-TG). Incorporation of 6-TG is selectively toxic to MMR-proficient cells, as it creates lesions that the MMR machinery recogni

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7820803 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 4

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the p.Ala636Pro variant affects the sensitivity to 6-thioguanine, indicating that it alters the molecular function of MSH2 in the context of mismatch repair. Oncogenic: The passage implies that the p.Ala636Pro variant is pathogenic and contributes to the resistance of cells to 6-thioguanine, suggesting a role in tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4436:p.Ala636Pro

      Genes: 4436

      Variants: p.Ala636Pro

    4. We established a human cell system to model MSH2 variant function using the near-haploid, mismatch repair proficient cell line HAP1 (Figures 1A and 1C). First, to disrupt MMR, we derived clonal MSH2 knockout cells bearin

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7820803 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 3

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the p.Ala636Pro variant affects the expression levels of MSH2 protein, indicating that it alters molecular function by being barely detectable compared to wild-type MSH2, which demonstrates its destabilizing effect. Oncogenic: The passage describes the use of the p.Ala636Pro variant in a model to disrupt mismatch repair (MMR), suggesting that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression by affecting MSH2 function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4436:p.Ala636Pro

      Genes: 4436

      Variants: p.Ala636Pro

    1. To study clinical correlations, mutation recurrence screening was conducted on an additional 240 cases (Supplementary Table 8 and Supplementary Fig. 1). By combining WGS, exome, and recurrence screening data, we determin

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3383766 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 10

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage indicates that the M294K mutation in GATA3 is one of several mutations that include truncation events, suggesting a role in functional inactivation of the protein. Oncogenic: The mention of M294K as a recurrent mutation in tumors suggests that it may contribute to tumor development or progression, particularly in the context of GATA3 being identified as a tumor suppressor.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2625:M294K

      Genes: 2625

      Variants: M294K

    2. Thirteen mutations (3 nonsense, 6 frame-shift indels, 2 in-frame deletions and 2 missense) were identified in MAP3K1 (Table 1 and Fig. 2), a serine/threonine kinase that activates the ERK and JNK kinase pathways through

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3383766 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 7

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses mutations in RUNX1, which is implicated in the M2 subtype of AML, indicating that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression. Functional: The passage mentions that mutations in RUNX1 affect its role as a transcription factor, which suggests that these variants alter molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 9757:G168E 23451:K666Q 23451:K700E 4216:N104S 861:R166Q 1588:R169K 51742:S184L

      Genes: 9757 23451 4216 861 1588 51742

      Variants: G168E K666Q K700E N104S R166Q R169K S184L

    1. Somatic missense mutations in PIK3CA, which encodes the p110alpha catalytic subunit of phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks), occur frequently in human cancers. Activating mutations spread across multiple domains, some of w

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3378484 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 1

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses somatic missense mutations in PIK3CA that contribute to increased kinase activities and lipid binding, indicating their role in tumor development or progression. Functional: The passage describes how specific mutations alter the molecular function of the p110alpha protein, including increased basal activity and lipid binding, which are indicative of changes in biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:C420R 5290:E545K 5290:G1049R 5290:H1047L 5290:H1047R 5290:M1043I 5295:N564D

      Genes: 5290 5295

      Variants: C420R E545K G1049R H1047L H1047R M1043I N564D

    1. In June 2013, profiling of sample 2 (tumor cell content 80%) using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry (detailed in the Methods section) showed a heterozygous somatic

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC5002925 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 6

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses heterozygous somatic mutations, including ERBB2 p.L755S, APC p.Q1429fs, and BRAF p.N518S, which are associated with tumor development and progression, indicating their oncogenic potential. Functional: The passage mentions that the biological effect of the detected mutations was predicted using algorithms, suggesting an alteration in molecular or biochemical function related to these variants.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2064:p.L755S 673:p.N518S 673:p.N581S 324:p.Q1429fs

      Genes: 2064 673 324

      Variants: p.L755S p.N518S p.N581S p.Q1429fs

    1. To further explore potential functions of these SNPs, we performed the eQTL analysis for selected SNPs and mRNA expression of their corresponding genes in cancer tissues by using TCGA dataset. As shown in Figure 3, the a

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7099049 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 13

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Prognostic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the alleles of rs16879870 and rs854936 are associated with increased mRNA expression levels of their corresponding genes, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Prognostic: The passage reports that higher expression levels of the genes GJB7 and RTN4R correlate with worse prognosis in HNSCC patients, indicating a relationship with disease outcome independent of therapy.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): NA:rs16879870 NA:rs854936

      Genes: NA

      Variants: rs16879870 rs854936

    2. Results: After combining the result of the two stages, 4 SNPs were significantly associated with HNSCC survival (rs16879870 at 6q14.3: adjusted HR = 2.02, 95%CI = 1.50-2.73, P = 3.88 x 10-6; rs2641256 at 17p13.2: adjuste

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7099049 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 3

      Evidence Type(s): Prognostic, Functional

      Justification: Prognostic: The passage discusses the association of SNPs with HNSCC survival, indicating that these variants correlate with disease outcome, specifically overall survival, independent of therapy. Functional: The passage mentions that the genotype of rs16879870 and rs854936 is significantly associated with the expression of specific genes in cancer tissues, suggesting that these variants alter molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): NA:rs16879870 388325:rs2641256 341019:rs2761591 NA:rs854936

      Genes: NA 388325 341019

      Variants: rs16879870 rs2641256 rs2761591 rs854936

    1. We also expressed selected EGFR mutants (R108K, T263P, A289V, G598V, L861Q) in murine hematopoietic cells (Ba/F3 cells) which do not express any EGFR family members but otherwise retain functional properties of the EGF-s

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC1702556 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 14

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the EGFR mutants (R108K, T263P, A289V, G598V, L861Q) alter the molecular function of the EGF-signaling pathway, specifically showing increased tyrosine phosphorylation and differences in receptor downregulation in response to EGF stimulation.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 1956:A289V 1956:G598V 1956:L861Q 1956:R108K 1956:T263P

      Genes: 1956

      Variants: A289V G598V L861Q R108K T263P

    2. Signal transduction through EGFR is determined by its basal catalytic activity, receptor activation by ligand, and signal termination through intracellular compartmentalization of the receptor-ligand complex, receptor de

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC1702556 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 13

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The examination of other EGFR missense mutants (T263P, G598V, L861Q) also shows an increase in phosphotyrosine content, suggesting that these variants similarly affect the molecular function of the receptor.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 1956:A289V 1956:G598V 1956:L861Q 1956:T263P

      Genes: 1956

      Variants: A289V G598V L861Q T263P

    1. We identified 29 mutations of PIK3CA, including 16 novel mutations that have not been previously identified in developmental disorders, to our knowledge. Oncogenic mutations at all of these amino acid residues were prese

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC5019182 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 5

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses mutations of PIK3CA, including p.Glu545Lys and p.His1047Arg, which are identified as oncogenic mutations contributing to tumor development or progression, as indicated by their presence in the Catalogue of Somatic Mutations in Cancer (COSMIC). Functional: The passage mentions the alternative allele percentages (AAP) of the mutations, indicating that these variants may alter molecular or biochemical function, as evidenced by the variation in AAPs across different sample types.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:p.Glu545Lys 5290:p.His1047Arg

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: p.Glu545Lys p.His1047Arg

    1. In order to better define CHMFL-KIT-031's inhibitory effect against KIT V559D mutant, we then tested it with purified KIT wt/V559D kinase protein by ADP-Glo assay (Figure 2A). The results showed that it could potently in

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC5762309 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 9

      Evidence Type(s): Predictive, Functional

      Justification: Predictive: The passage discusses the inhibitory effect of CHMFL-KIT-031 against the KIT V559D mutant, indicating a correlation with response to therapy, as evidenced by the IC50 values and selectivity over the wild-type KIT. Functional: The variant KIT V559D is shown to alter the molecular function by affecting the phosphorylation of specific sites and downstream mediators, demonstrating its role in biochemical activity as tested in various assays.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 3815:V559D

      Genes: 3815

      Variants: V559D

    2. Then we used the DiscoverX's KINOMEScan platform to further examine CHMFL-KIT-031's kinome-wide selectivity profile. The results showed that it exhibited a great selectivity among 468 kinases/mutants at the concentration

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC5762309 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 7

      Evidence Type(s): Predictive, Functional

      Justification: Predictive: The passage discusses the binding and selectivity of CHMFL-KIT-031 to the V559D, L576P, and A829P variants, indicating their potential response to therapy, particularly in the context of inhibitor selectivity. Functional: The results indicate that the variants (V559D, L576P, A829P) alter the binding characteristics of the compound CHMFL-KIT-031, suggesting a change in molecular function related to kinase activity.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 3815:A829P 3815:L576P 3815:V559D

      Genes: 3815

      Variants: A829P L576P V559D

    3. In order to confirm the selectivity observed in the anti-proliferation assay of the transformed BaF3 cells, we then examined the inhibitory effect of CHMFL-KIT-031 for the KIT wt/mutant auto-phosphorylation at Y703, Y719

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC5762309 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 5

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the KIT V559D mutant affects phosphorylation at specific sites, indicating that the variant alters molecular function related to protein activity. Oncogenic: The context of the passage suggests that the KIT V559D variant contributes to tumor development or progression, as it is involved in the anti-proliferation assay of transformed cells.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 3815:V559D

      Genes: 3815

      Variants: V559D

    4. CHMFL-KIT-031 potently inhibits KIT auto-phosphorylation in BaF3-TEL-KIT-V559D cells

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC5762309 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 4

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage indicates that the variant V559D alters the molecular function of the KIT protein by affecting its auto-phosphorylation activity in specific cells.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 3815:V559D

      Genes: 3815

      Variants: V559D

    1. RIT1 mutation is mutually exclusive with mutations in other RAS/RTK-pathway genes, so we hypothesized that RIT1 may activate PI3K and MEK. To investigate the signaling changes induced by mutated RIT1, we expressed wild-t

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC4150988 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 9

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses how the RIT1 Q40L mutation contributes to tumor development by activating MEK and ERK pathways, indicating its role in oncogenic signaling. Functional: The variant Q40L alters the molecular function of RIT1, as it induces phosphorylation of MEK and ERK, demonstrating a change in biochemical activity associated with the mutation.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 6016:Q40L

      Genes: 6016

      Variants: Q40L

    2. To test whether mutated RIT1 is capable of inducing cellular transformation, we expressed wild-type or mutated RIT1 cDNA constructs in NIH3T3 cells and assayed the ability of these cells to form colonies in soft agar. A

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC4150988 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 7

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses how mutated RIT1 variants, including Q79L, G12V, and L858R, induce cellular transformation and tumor formation, indicating their role in tumor development. Functional: The passage describes the ability of specific RIT1 mutations to induce colony formation in soft agar, suggesting that these variants alter the molecular function of RIT1 in a way that promotes transformation.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 3845:G12V 1956:L858R 6016:Q40 6016:Q40L 6016:Q79L

      Genes: 3845 1956 6016

      Variants: G12V L858R Q40 Q40L Q79L

    1. Since our study goal was to identify potential therapeutically relevant events, the novel loss of function mutation in ERRFI1 (E384X) detected in Patient 3's metastatic, recurrent/refractory SIC (Table S1) warranted addi

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3923676 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 16

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses a novel loss of function mutation (E384X) in ERRFI1 that is associated with a patient's metastatic tumor, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression. Functional: The passage mentions nearly complete loss of function of ERRFI1 due to the E384X mutation, suggesting that this variant alters the molecular or biochemical function of the protein.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 672:E384X

      Genes: 672

      Variants: E384X

    1. The mutation frequency of TYK2 in T-ALL cell lines compared to primary T-ALL samples was substantially different, with a high mutation rate of TYK2 in cell lines, but only a low mutation rate in primary samples. To deter

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3366948 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 22

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses the presence of TYK2 mutations in T-ALL cell lines and suggests that these mutations may not represent an oncogenic event important for leukemia development in vivo, indicating a potential role in tumor progression. Functional: The analysis of the transforming properties of the TYK2 variants in Ba/F3 cells indicates that the variants do not show major differences in function compared to wild type TYK2, suggesting an assessment of molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4486:A35V 5395:C192Y 7297:R1027H

      Genes: 4486 5395 7297

      Variants: A35V C192Y R1027H

    2. We identified several mutations in JAK2 and JAK3 in both cell lines and patient samples. All JAK kinases, except TYK2 (see below), are known oncogenes in leukemia and activating mutations and translocations affecting JAK

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3366948 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 15

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage describes that the M511I mutation transformed IL3 dependent 32D cells and induced T-ALL in mice, indicating its role in tumor development. Additionally, the A572V mutation was shown to transform cytokine dependent hematopoietic cells and induce leukemia in mice, further supporting its oncogenic potential. Functional: The passage discusses how specific mutations in JAK3, such as A572T and A572V, alter the function of the protein, as evidenced by their ability to transform cells and induce leukemia, indicating a change in molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 3718:A572 3718:A572T 3718:A572V 3718:M511I

      Genes: 3718

      Variants: A572 A572T A572V M511I

    1. The HDR functional dataset was completely concordant with three other functional studies that evaluated the ability for a human BRCA2 variant to restore survival of Brca2 null mouse embryonic stem cells (Table S1). In an

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8008494 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 9

      Evidence Type(s): Predictive, Functional

      Justification: Predictive: The passage discusses the sensitivity of specific BRCA2 variants to PARP inhibitors, indicating a correlation with response to therapy. Functional: The passage describes how the BRCA2 variants influence the ability to restore survival in mouse embryonic stem cells and their functional classification based on drug sensitivity assays.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 675:c.8723T>G 675:c.8905G>A 675:p.Val2908Gly 675:p.Val2969Met

      Genes: 675

      Variants: c.8723T>G c.8905G>A p.Val2908Gly p.Val2969Met

    2. HDR assay results are provided for 53 variants, along with previously reported data for 199 variants, for a total of 252 missense variants (Figure 1; Table 1; Table S1). Among the 252 variants, 90 were considered non-fun

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8008494 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 3

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how specific variants alter the function of the protein, indicating that certain amino acid substitutions result in loss of function or maintain functionality, which is characteristic of functional evidence. Oncogenic: The context of the variants being associated with loss of function in a cancer-related gene (BRCA2) suggests that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): NA:2619 from Trp to Gly 675:2723 from Asp to Asn 353:7522G>A 353:7807G>T 353:7874G>A 353:7879A>G NA:Leu3180 353:Phe/Asn 353:c.7522G>C 675:c.7880T>A 675:c.9370A>C 675:c.9371A>T 675:c.9539T>C 675:p.Ala2603Ser 675:p.Arg2625Lys 675:p.Asn3124His 353:p.Gly2508Arg 675:p.Gly2508Ser 675:p.Ile2627Val

      Genes: NA 675 353

      Variants: 2619 from Trp to Gly 2723 from Asp to Asn 7522G>A 7807G>T 7874G>A 7879A>G Leu3180 Phe/Asn c.7522G>C c.7880T>A c.9370A>C c.9371A>T c.9539T>C p.Ala2603Ser p.Arg2625Lys p.Asn3124His p.Gly2508Arg p.Gly2508Ser p.Ile2627Val

    1. Biochemical characterization of TPX-0131 potency against WT and mutant ALK was assessed in a panel of enzymatic assays with recombinant ALK kinase domains performed at 10 muM ATP (Table 1). TPX-0131 potently inhibited WT

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9398166 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 5

      Evidence Type(s): Predictive, Functional

      Justification: Predictive: The passage discusses the potency of TPX-0131 against various ALK mutations, indicating its effectiveness as a therapy for these specific variants, which correlates with treatment response. Functional: The passage describes the biochemical characterization of TPX-0131's inhibition of ALK mutations, focusing on its molecular properties and binding interactions that alter the function of the ALK protein.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 238:C1156Y 238:D1203N 238:E1210K 238:F1174C 238:F1174L 238:F1174S 238:F1245C 238:G1202 238:G1202R 238:G1269A 238:G1269S 238:I1171N 238:L1152P 238:L1152R 238:L1196M 238:L1198F 238:R1275Q 238:S1206C 238:S1206R 238:T1151-L1152 insT 238:T1151M 238:V1180L

      Genes: 238

      Variants: C1156Y D1203N E1210K F1174C F1174L F1174S F1245C G1202 G1202R G1269A G1269S I1171N L1152P L1152R L1196M L1198F R1275Q S1206C S1206R T1151-L1152 insT T1151M V1180L

    1. It has reported that CREB is a direct target of PTEN where PTEN physically interacts with, and dephosphorylates CREB at Serine 133. Interestingly, cancerous cells have been shown to restore the CREB phosphorylation that

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC6791388 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 14

      Evidence Type(s): Predictive, Functional

      Justification: Predictive: The passage discusses how increased phosphorylation of CREB at Ser133 may promote MEK inhibitor resistance, indicating a correlation with treatment response. Functional: The variant at Ser133 is described in the context of altering the phosphorylation state of CREB, which affects its molecular function and activity.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 7157:S133 7157:Ser133 7157:Serine 133

      Genes: 7157

      Variants: S133 Ser133 Serine 133

    1. The BCL-2 mutation G101V reduces venetoclax affinity and confers drug resistance in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Here, the authors present crystal structures and biochemical analyses of venetoclax bound t

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC6547681 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 2

      Evidence Type(s): Predictive, Functional

      Justification: Predictive: The variant G101V is associated with drug resistance to venetoclax in patients, indicating a correlation with treatment response. Functional: The passage discusses the biochemical analyses of the G101V mutant, revealing how it alters the affinity of venetoclax, which relates to its molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 596:G101V

      Genes: 596

      Variants: G101V

    2. Venetoclax is a first-in-class cancer therapy that interacts with the cellular apoptotic machinery promoting apoptosis. Treatment of patients suffering chronic lymphocytic leukaemia with this BCL-2 antagonist has reveale

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC6547681 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 1

      Evidence Type(s): Predictive, Functional

      Justification: Predictive: The passage discusses the emergence of the G101V mutation in patients failing therapy with venetoclax, indicating a correlation between the variant and resistance to this specific therapy. Functional: The passage describes how the G101V mutation alters the binding of venetoclax to BCL-2, indicating a change in molecular function related to drug resistance.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 596:E152 596:E152A 596:G101V 596:V101

      Genes: 596

      Variants: E152 E152A G101V V101

    1. We found that ERBB2 E401G enhances C-terminal phosphorylation in a way similar to S310F. MD simulation analysis revealed that these variants maintain the stability of the EGFR-HER2 heterodimer in a ligand-independent man

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 6

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants E401G and S310F alter molecular function by enhancing C-terminal phosphorylation and maintaining the stability of the EGFR-HER2 heterodimer. Oncogenic: The passage indicates that ERBB2 E401G-transduced cells exhibit increased tumor growth capacity in vivo, suggesting that this variant contributes to tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2176:E401G 2064:S310F

      Genes: 2176 2064

      Variants: E401G S310F

    2. ERBB2 E401G was selected as VUS for analysis because multiple software tools predicted its pathogenicity. We prepared ERBB2 expression vectors with the E401G variant as well as vectors with S310F and E321G, which are kno

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 4

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses the evaluation of the phosphorylation of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 and related proteins, as well as the investigation of the biological effects of the ERBB2 E401G variant, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Oncogenic: The mention of S310F and E321G as known activating mutations suggests that these variants contribute to tumor development or progression, aligning with the oncogenic evidence type.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 7157:E321G 2176:E401G 2064:S310F

      Genes: 7157 2176 2064

      Variants: E321G E401G S310F

    3. Dealing with variants of unknown significance (VUS) is an important issue in the clinical application of NGS-based cancer gene panel tests. We detected a novel ERBB2 extracellular domain VUS, c.1157A > G p.(E401G), in a

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 2

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses the aim to clarify the biological functions of the ERBB2 E401G variant, indicating an interest in how this variant alters molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4609:1157A > G 2176:E401G

      Genes: 4609 2176

      Variants: 1157A > G E401G

    4. To examine the biologic effects of ERBB2 E401G in cancer cells, we evaluated the proliferative and invasive capacities of H460 cells. We found that cells expressing ERBB2 S310F exhibited a significantly higher proliferat

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 16

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses the effects of the ERBB2 E401G and S310F variants on the proliferative and invasive capacities of cancer cells, indicating that these variants alter molecular or biochemical functions related to cell behavior. Oncogenic: The evaluation of the proliferative and invasive capacities of cells expressing the ERBB2 variants suggests that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2176:E401G 2064:S310F

      Genes: 2176 2064

      Variants: E401G S310F

    5. Our simulation data showed that the activating mechanisms of ERBB2 E401G and S310F were related to the EGFR-HER2 heterodimer. The dimerization partner appears to be an important determinant of signaling activity. The two

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 14

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants E401G and S310F alter the phosphorylation of downstream signaling pathway proteins, indicating a change in molecular function related to the MAPK pathway. Oncogenic: The evidence suggests that the variants contribute to tumor development or progression by activating signaling pathways associated with cancer, specifically through the ERBB2 dimerization and its effects on downstream signaling.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2176:E401G 2064:S310F

      Genes: 2176 2064

      Variants: E401G S310F

    6. In a previous simulation study, the dimer interfaces of both the EGFR homodimer and the EGFR-HER2 heterodimer were destabilized when the EGFR lost EGF (a specific ligand of EGFR). We therefore conducted MD simulations of

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 12

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the E401G and S310F mutations affect the dimer interface stability of the EGFR-HER2 complex, indicating that these variants alter molecular interactions and stability.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2176:E401G 2064:S310F

      Genes: 2176 2064

      Variants: E401G S310F

    7. HER2 p.(E401G) stabilizes ligand-free EGFR HER2 heterodimer

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 10

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage indicates that the variant p.(E401G) alters the stability of the ligand-free EGFR HER2 heterodimer, which suggests a change in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2176:p.(E401G)

      Genes: 2176

      Variants: p.(E401G)

    8. C-terminal phosphorylation of HER family proteins is caused by dimerization followed by trans-autophosphorylation, in which one receptor subunit of the dimer phosphorylates the other. Among the HER family proteins, EGFR,

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 9

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants E401G and S310F lead to increased phosphorylation levels of HER2 and EGFR, indicating that these variants alter molecular function related to protein activity. Oncogenic: The context of the passage suggests that the variants E401G and S310F contribute to tumor development or progression by enhancing the phosphorylation of key HER family proteins involved in oncogenesis.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2176:E401G 2064:S310F

      Genes: 2176 2064

      Variants: E401G S310F

    9. Identification of potential dimerization partners of HER2 E401G protein

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 8

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses the identification of potential dimerization partners of the HER2 E401G protein, indicating that the variant alters molecular interactions.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2176:E401G

      Genes: 2176

      Variants: E401G

    10. Next, we analyzed C-terminal phosphorylation of HER2 using conventional SDS/PAGE and Western blotting. Compared with cells expressing ERBB2 WT, cells expressing ERBB2 S310F (a positive control variant elevating C-termina

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 7

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants S310F and E401G alter the C-terminal phosphorylation of HER2, indicating a change in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2176:E401G 2064:S310F

      Genes: 2176 2064

      Variants: E401G S310F

    11. First, we examined whether E401G can form disulfide-linked dimers using SDS/PAGE under non-reducing conditions (for preserving disulfide bonds) and Western blotting. Compared with cells expressing ERBB2 WT, H460 cells ex

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 6

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses the ability of the variants E321G, E401G, and S310F to form disulfide-linked dimers, indicating that these variants alter molecular function related to protein interactions.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 7157:E321G 2176:E401G 2064:S310F

      Genes: 7157 2176 2064

      Variants: E321G E401G S310F

    12. To examine the functional properties of ERBB2 E401G, an ECD III variant, we evaluated two types of mechanisms of activation of ECD variants previously reported: formation of disulfide-linked dimers and elevation of C-ter

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 5

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage mentions the evaluation of mechanisms for multiple ERBB2 variants, including E321G, E401G, S310F, and D845A, which suggests that these variants are being assessed for their biochemical functions.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2064:D845A 7157:E321G 2176:E401G 2064:S310F

      Genes: 2064 7157 2176

      Variants: D845A E321G E401G S310F

    13. ERBB2 E401G has functional properties similar to those of S310F

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 4

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage indicates that ERBB2 E401G has functional properties similar to S310F, suggesting that these variants alter molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2176:E401G 2064:S310F

      Genes: 2176 2064

      Variants: E401G S310F

    14. A 67-year-old Japanese woman, previous healthy, presented with right inguinal pain with no family history of cancer. Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography with CT showed increased FDG accumulation in the

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8881279 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 3

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage describes the ERBB2 E401G variant as a somatic mutation that is associated with ERBB2 gene amplification, indicating its contribution to tumor development or progression. Functional: The passage mentions that multiple computational tools supported a deleterious effect of the ERBB2 E401G variant on the encoded gene product, suggesting that it alters molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2176:E401G

      Genes: 2176

      Variants: E401G

    1. The above results suggest a bias against oncogenic mutations in the KrasC118S allele. While preliminary experiments revealed that ectopic KrasQ61L,C118S and KrasQ61L behaved rather similarly with regards to signaling, tr

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC4234187 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 16

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses the behavior of Kras mutations, specifically KrasC118S and KrasG13D, in the context of transformation and signaling, indicating their role in tumor development and progression. Functional: The analysis of P-Erk1/2 levels upon EGF treatment suggests that the KrasC118S variant alters molecular function related to signaling pathways, as evidenced by the immunoblotting results.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4843:C118 4843:C118S 3845:G13D 4893:Q61L

      Genes: 4843 3845 4893

      Variants: C118 C118S G13D Q61L

    2. We next tested whether there was a bias of oncogenic mutations induced by urethane in either the native or C118S Kras allele in Kras+/C118S mice. To this end, RNA was extracted from 65 lung tumors from 20 Kras+/C118S mic

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC4234187 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 15

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses the identification of oncogenic mutations, specifically Q61R/L, in the context of tumor development in Kras+/C118S mice, indicating that these variants contribute to tumor progression. Functional: The mention of the C118S variant in the context of its allelic origin and mutation status suggests an alteration in molecular function related to the Kras gene, which is relevant to its role in oncogenesis.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4843:C118S 4893:Q61R 3845:Q61R/L

      Genes: 4843 4893 3845

      Variants: C118S Q61R Q61R/L

    3. In the urethane-induced lung tumor model, typically only one Kras allele acquires an oncogenic mutation. While the oncogenic Kras allele is well established to promote tumorigenesis, the remaining non-oncogenic allele ha

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC4234187 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 13

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses the KrasG12D allele as promoting lung tumorigenesis, indicating its role in tumor development. Functional: The passage describes the C118S mutation's effect on the tumorigenic activity of the oncogenic Kras allele and its interaction with the non-oncogenic allele, suggesting a change in molecular function related to tumor suppression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4843:C118S 3845:G12D

      Genes: 4843 3845

      Variants: C118S G12D

    4. To assess whether there was also an impact on tumor progression, lesions were graded as being atypical adenomatous hyperplasia (AAH), adenoma (AD), or adenocarcinoma (AC) by histology (Supplementary Fig. 3). This analysi

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC4234187 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 11

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses the impact of the KrasC118S variant on tumor progression and its association with different tumor types, indicating that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression. Functional: The analysis shows that the KrasC118S variant is associated with reduced P-Akt signaling, suggesting that it alters molecular function related to signaling pathways involved in tumor biology.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4843:C118S

      Genes: 4843

      Variants: C118S

    5. Comparison of the number and size of visible surface lung lesions revealed that Kras+/C118S or KrasC118S/C118S mice developed fewer tumors with a smaller average tumor size, resulting in an overall reduction in tumor bur

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC4234187 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 10

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses how the KrasC118S variant contributes to tumor development by resulting in fewer tumors and smaller average tumor sizes in mice, indicating its role in tumor progression. Functional: The presence of the KrasC118S allele is shown to alter the tumor characteristics, specifically leading to a shift towards smaller tumors, which suggests an alteration in molecular or biochemical function related to tumor development.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4843:C118S

      Genes: 4843

      Variants: C118S

    6. To determine the impact of the KrasC118S mutation on carcinogenesis, we assessed the effect of treating Kras+/+, Kras+/C118S, and KrasC118S/C118S mice with the carcinogen urethane (ethyl carbamate), which induces lung tu

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC4234187 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 9

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses the KrasC118S mutation in the context of its role in carcinogenesis and tumor development, particularly in relation to urethane-induced lung tumors characterized by oncogenic Q61R/L mutations in Kras. Functional: The passage implies that the KrasC118S mutation alters the molecular behavior of Kras in the context of tumorigenesis, as it is assessed for its impact on carcinogenesis and tumor development.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4843:C118S 3845:Q61R/L

      Genes: 4843 3845

      Variants: C118S Q61R/L

    7. We confirmed that the strategy to introduce the G353>C transversion into the Kras gene did not overtly affect alternative splicing of terminal exons 4A and 4B, an important consideration as both splice forms are importan

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC4234187 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 5

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the C118S mutation affects the ability of eNOS to stimulate the MAPK pathway and provides evidence of altered molecular function through immunoblot analysis of protein levels and activity. Oncogenic: The passage indicates that the C118S mutation is important for carcinogen-induced lung tumorigenesis, suggesting that it contributes to tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4843:C118S 4843:G353>C 4846:S1177D

      Genes: 4843 4846

      Variants: C118S G353>C S1177D

    8. To investigate the effect of mutating C118 on Ras function in vivo during tumorigenesis, a targeting vector was created to insert a single point mutation, namely a G353 transversion to C (G353>C) encoding the C118S mutat

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC4234187 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 3

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the C118S mutation specifically blocks redox-dependent reactions that lead to Ras activation, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Oncogenic: The context of the study involves investigating the effect of the C118S mutation on Ras function during tumorigenesis, suggesting that this somatic variant contributes to tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 4843:C118 4843:C118S 4843:G353 transversion to C 4843:G353>C

      Genes: 4843

      Variants: C118 C118S G353 transversion to C G353>C

    1. All the mutations were in the TK domain that is critical for EGFR activity (Figure 2). Sequence alignment of the human wild- type EGFR with the Pfam model of protein kinase domain indicates W731, E734, T785, C797, Y801,

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC2970593 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 5

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses mutations in the TK domain of EGFR that are critical for its activity, indicating that these variants alter molecular function related to protein activity. Oncogenic: The context of the mutations being in the TK domain of EGFR suggests that they may contribute to tumor development or progression, as this domain is often implicated in oncogenic signaling pathways.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 1956:C797 NA:E734 NA:T785 1956:E868 1956:L858 1956:R831 NA:W731 1956:Y801

      Genes: 1956 NA

      Variants: C797 E734 T785 E868 L858 R831 W731 Y801

    1. Lastly, it is known that following replication arrest, several proteins, including BRCA1 and BRCA2, are required for preventing uncontrolled nucleolytic degradation of damaged forks and loss of this function contributes

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612475 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 17

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses how the SF3B1 K700E variant contributes to cellular deficits characteristic of BRCA1/2 loss, indicating its role in tumor development or progression. Functional: The variant K700E is shown to alter the recruitment of Rad51 to replication forks and affects replication fork stability, demonstrating a change in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 23451:K700E

      Genes: 23451

      Variants: K700E

    2. To assess whether the increased R-loops present in the SF3B1K700E mutant expressing cell line affects DNA replication, we examined replication fork dynamics using the DNA fibre assay (Figure 3B). Notably, this analysis r

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612475 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 14

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the SF3B1K700E variant affects replication fork dynamics and efficiency of replication fork restart, indicating an alteration in molecular function related to DNA replication. Oncogenic: The context of the study involves assessing the impact of the SF3B1K700E mutation on cellular processes relevant to tumor development, such as replication fork dynamics, which suggests a role in oncogenesis.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 23451:K700E

      Genes: 23451

      Variants: K700E

    3. Our data clearly suggests a role for SF3B1 in the DDR, particularly in HR mediated DNA repair following DNA damage. However, we have also observed increased DSBs and reduced HR in unperturbed SF3B1K700E cells. Importantl

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612475 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 13

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The D210N variant is described as being catalytically inactivated, which alters its ability to resolve R-loops, indicating a change in molecular function. Oncogenic: The passage discusses the role of the D210N variant in the context of R-loop accumulation and genome instability, which are associated with tumor development and progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 246243:D210N

      Genes: 246243

      Variants: D210N

    4. SF3B1K700E mutation induces unscheduled R-loops, stalled replication forks, and reduced replication fork protection and restart

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612475 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 12

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the K700E mutation alters molecular function by inducing unscheduled R-loops and affecting replication fork dynamics.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 23451:K700E

      Genes: 23451

      Variants: K700E

    5. To directly determine the impact of the SF3B1K700E mutation on HR, we assessed the formation and resolution of Rad51 foci, a key marker of HR function, in our isogenic models following IR induced DNA damage. Intriguingly

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612475 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 9

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the SF3B1K700E mutation alters the molecular function of homologous recombination (HR) by affecting the formation and resolution of Rad51 foci, indicating a defect in the later stages of HR. Oncogenic: The SF3B1K700E mutation is implicated in tumor development or progression as it affects the ability of cells to resolve recombination intermediates, which is a critical process in maintaining genomic stability in cancer cells.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 23451:K700E

      Genes: 23451

      Variants: K700E

    6. To assess the biological impact of this deregulated splicing and export, we performed Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) on genes with 3ASS and SE in SF3B1K700E cells. Consistent with a role for SF3B1 in DNA repair, this a

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612475 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 8

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the SF3B1K700E variant alters the ability of cells to resolve DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) and impairs homologous recombination (HR) repair, indicating a change in molecular function related to DNA repair mechanisms. Oncogenic: The SF3B1K700E mutation is described as cancer-associated and is shown to contribute to defects in DNA repair, which is a characteristic of oncogenic variants that promote tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 23451:K700E

      Genes: 23451

      Variants: K700E

    7. Mutations in SF3B1 have been identified across several cancer types. This key spliceosome component promotes the efficient mRNA splicing of thousands of genes including those with crucial roles in the cellular response t

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612475 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 1

      Evidence Type(s): Predictive, Functional

      Justification: Predictive: The K700E mutation in SF3B1 increases cellular sensitivity to ionising radiation and various chemotherapeutic agents, including PARP inhibitors, indicating a correlation with treatment response. Functional: The K700E mutation alters HR efficiency and induces unscheduled R-loop formation, replication fork stalling, and defective replication fork restart, demonstrating an impact on molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 23451:K700E

      Genes: 23451

      Variants: K700E

    1. We report the discovery of the GATA2 gene as a new myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)/acute myeloid leukemia (AML) predisposition gene. We found the same, novel heterozygous c.1061C>T (p.Thr354Met) missense mutation in the G

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3184204 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 1

      Evidence Type(s): Predisposing, Diagnostic, Functional

      Justification: Predisposing: The passage describes the discovery of the GATA2 gene as a predisposition gene for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), indicating that the variants are associated with inherited risk for developing these diseases. Diagnostic: The variants are used to define and classify familial forms of MDS and AML, as they are reported to segregate with the disease in multiple families, which supports their role in diagnosis. Functional: The passage mentions that the mutations have differential effects on transactivation of target genes, cellular differentiation, apoptosis, and global gene expression, indicating that they alter molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2624:c.1061C>T 2624:c.1063_1065delACA 2624:p.Thr354Met 6688:p.Thr355del

      Genes: 2624 6688

      Variants: c.1061C>T c.1063_1065delACA p.Thr354Met p.Thr355del

    1. PTEN functions as a negative regulator of the PI3-AKT signaling pathway by decreasing the pool of available PI(3,4,5)P3 via its lipid phosphatase activity, causing a reduction in the level of activated, phosphorylated AK

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7190743 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 16

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how various PTEN variants, including A126D, A126P, C124S, G129E, H123Q, P354Q, P38H, Q396R, R130L, and R130Q, alter the molecular function of PTEN by affecting pAKT levels, indicating changes in biochemical activity. Oncogenic: The variants are described in the context of their effects on the PI3-AKT signaling pathway and their ability to exhibit loss of function (LoF) or gain of function (GoF), which are indicative of their roles in tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5728:A126D 5728:A126P 5728:C124S 5728:G129E 5728:H123Q 5728:P354Q 5728:P38H 5728:Q396R 5728:R130L 5728:R130Q

      Genes: 5728

      Variants: A126D A126P C124S G129E H123Q P354Q P38H Q396R R130L R130Q

    2. To identify molecular mechanisms underlying variable effects of MS variants, we measured impact on protein stability, a known mechanism of PTEN dysfunction. We measured PTEN protein abundance for WT and 97 variants teste

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7190743 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 14

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants affect protein stability and abundance, indicating that they alter molecular function, which is supported by the use of western blot analysis and flow cytometry to measure these changes.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5728:H93Y 5728:P354Q 5728:R130L 5728:R14G 5728:R15S 5728:T78A

      Genes: 5728

      Variants: H93Y P354Q R130L R14G R15S T78A

    3. Since ASD is a behaviorally diagnosed disorder, and deficits in sensory processing are a core feature of ASD present in >95% of cases, we tested the effects of PTEN variants on sensorimotor neural circuit function in an

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7190743 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 12

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how PTEN variants affect sensorimotor neural circuit function and chemotaxis in C. elegans, indicating that these variants alter molecular or biochemical function. Oncogenic: The context of the passage suggests that the PTEN variants are involved in a pathway related to tumor development or progression, particularly given the focus on mutations in a cancer-related gene.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5728:A79T 5728:C124S 5728:D268E 5728:G132D 5728:P354Q 5728:T167N 5728:Y176C

      Genes: 5728

      Variants: A79T C124S D268E G132D P354Q T167N Y176C

    4. Aberrant neuronal morphology and excitatory/inhibitory synapse balance are hallmarks of ASD, and ASD rodent models. Reducing PTEN expression results in increased neuronal growth, with larger soma size, increased dendriti

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7190743 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 10

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how various PTEN variants, including C124S, I101T, G132D, D268E, and A79T, alter neuronal growth processes and synapse density, indicating that these variants affect molecular or biochemical functions in neuronal cultures. Oncogenic: The passage mentions that the PHTS variant A79T exhibits a gain-of-function (GoF) phenotype in axonal growth, suggesting that it contributes to tumor development or progression in the context of its association with ASD.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5728:A79T 5728:C124S 5728:D268E 5728:G132D 5728:I101T

      Genes: 5728

      Variants: A79T C124S D268E G132D I101T

    5. We generated 88 transgenic lines of Drosophila melanogaster expressing WT human PTEN and 86 PTEN variants, each integrated into the attP2 locus, with attP2 used as an empty vector (EV) control, allowing quantitative comp

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7190743 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 8

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how various PTEN variants, including C124S, G129E, N117S, and Q298E, alter developmental rates in Drosophila, indicating that these variants affect molecular or biochemical function related to insulin signaling and eclosion timing. Oncogenic: The mention of the known gain-of-function variant 4A inducing lethality suggests that some variants contribute to tumor development or progression, aligning with oncogenic behavior.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5728:C124S 5728:G129E 5728:N117S 5728:Q298E

      Genes: 5728

      Variants: C124S G129E N117S Q298E

    6. We took advantage of the high-throughput capacity of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae synthetic dosage lethality screen as an unbiased assay to identify genetic interactions of PTEN. By overexpressing human WT PTEN (WT), emp

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7190743 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 5

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the C124S variant alters molecular interactions and functions within the context of PI3P metabolism and signaling, indicating a change in biochemical activity. Oncogenic: The C124S variant is described in the context of genetic interactions that may contribute to tumor development or progression, as it is involved in a synthetic dosage lethality screen related to PTEN's role in cancer biology.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5728:C124S

      Genes: 5728

      Variants: C124S

    7. We selected PTEN MS and nonsense (NS) mutations identified in individuals with ASD, intellectual disability (ID), developmental delay (DD), somatic cancer and PHTS, as well as variants found among the general population

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7190743 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 3

      Evidence Type(s): Diagnostic, Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Diagnostic: The passage discusses the classification of variants, including C124S, G129E, R130X, and R335X, in relation to their association with conditions such as ASD, PHTS, and somatic cancer, indicating their role in defining or confirming these diseases. Oncogenic: The passage mentions that C124S and G129E have been found in somatic cancer, indicating that these variants contribute to tumor development or progression. Functional: The passage describes several variants, including C124S and G129E, as having well-characterized disruptions on protein function, indicating that they alter molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5728:C124S 5728:G129E 5728:R130X 5728:R335X 5728:Y138L

      Genes: 5728

      Variants: C124S G129E R130X R335X Y138L

    1. The GSEA analysis revealed that most of the drug metabolism enzymes in association with p53 R248/R282 mutations are responsible for the clearance of chemotherapeutic drugs. Among these, the most relevant one was cytochro

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3973211 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 10

      Evidence Type(s): Predictive, Functional

      Justification: Predictive: The passage discusses the association between p53 mutations (R248, R282) and the expression of CYP3A4, a drug metabolism enzyme, indicating a correlation with drug clearance and potential response to chemotherapeutic drugs. Functional: The passage describes how p53 mutations (R248, R282) alter the expression levels of the CYP3A4 enzyme, demonstrating a change in molecular function related to drug metabolism.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 7157:R175 7157:R175H 7157:R248 7157:R248W 7157:R273 7157:R273H 7157:R282 7157:R282W

      Genes: 7157

      Variants: R175 R175H R248 R248W R273 R273H R282 R282W

    2. To probe the characteristic pathways associated with different p53-hotspot mutations, we selected the colorectal cancer (CRC) data set in TCGA as an example. The CRC cases contain more mortality-associated mutations (R24

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3973211 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 8

      Evidence Type(s): Prognostic, Functional

      Justification: Prognostic: The passage mentions that R248Q/W and R282W are associated with mortality, indicating a correlation with disease outcome. Functional: The passage discusses the enrichment of specific gene sets linked to cellular respiration and drug metabolism enzymes for certain mutations, suggesting alterations in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 7157:R175H 7157:R248Q/W 7157:R248W 7157:R273H 7157:R282W

      Genes: 7157

      Variants: R175H R248Q/W R248W R273H R282W

    1. Our next goal was to define the molecular signatures of each TSC hamartomatous lesion type using genome-wide DNA methylation and transcript profiling. Unsupervised clustering of DNA methylation array data revealed lesion

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC5481739 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 12

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses the somatic DNMT3A-V716F mutation and its predicted effect on methyltransferase activity, indicating that the variant alters molecular function. Oncogenic: The mention of the somatic DNMT3A-V716F mutation in the context of a tumor suggests that it contributes to tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 1788:V716F

      Genes: 1788

      Variants: V716F

    1. To analyze the response of KB1(L1363P)P mammary tumors to HRR deficiency-targeted therapy, we performed orthotopic transplantations with spontaneous donor tumors as previously described. To capture the heterogeneity of K

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612117 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 15

      Evidence Type(s): Predictive, Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Predictive: The passage discusses the response of KB1(L1363P)P mammary tumors to targeted therapies, indicating that these tumors responded significantly better to cisplatin and the PARP inhibitor AZD2461, which correlates the variant with treatment response. Oncogenic: The variant is associated with tumor development and progression, as it is discussed in the context of mammary tumors and their response to therapies, suggesting a role in cancer biology. Functional: The passage describes how the variant affects the ability of tumor cells to induce RAD51 foci in response to gamma-radiation, indicating an alteration in molecular function related to DNA repair mechanisms.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 7158:L1363P 7158:p.L1363P

      Genes: 7158

      Variants: L1363P p.L1363P

    2. The embryonic lethality of Brca1LP/LP mice indicates that an intact BRCA1 coiled-coil domain is functionally important in vivo, in line with its requirement for BRCA1-mediated HRR. To analyze whether the functional defec

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612117 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 11

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses how the Brca1 p.L1363P variant contributes to tumor formation and accelerates tumor development in a mouse model, indicating its role in tumor progression. Functional: The passage indicates that the Brca1 p.L1363P variant has a functional defect that compromises BRCA1-mediated homologous recombination repair (HRR), suggesting an alteration in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 7158:L1363P 7158:p.L1363P

      Genes: 7158

      Variants: L1363P p.L1363P

    3. To verify whether mouse Brca1 p.L1363P phenocopies human BRCA1 p.L1407P, we analyzed Brca1LP/LP;Trp53Delta/Delta (LP/LP) mutant and Brca1LP/+;Trp53Delta/Delta (LP/+) control MEFs for BRCA1-PALB2 interaction and HRR defec

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612117 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 9

      Evidence Type(s): Predictive, Functional

      Justification: Predictive: The passage discusses increased sensitivity to cisplatin and PARP1 inhibition in the context of the Brca1 p.L1363P variant, indicating a correlation with treatment response. Functional: The variant p.L1363P is shown to severely attenuate BRCA1-PALB2 binding, which alters the molecular function related to homologous recombination repair (HRR).

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 672:leucine to proline 7158:p.L1363P 672:p.L1407P

      Genes: 672 7158

      Variants: leucine to proline p.L1363P p.L1407P

    4. BRCA1 p.L1363P is unable to bind PALB2 and shows hypomorphic activity in HRR

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612117 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 8

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage indicates that the variant p.L1363P alters the binding ability of BRCA1 to PALB2 and affects its activity in homologous recombination repair (HRR), demonstrating a change in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 7158:p.L1363P

      Genes: 7158

      Variants: p.L1363P

    5. In the complete absence of TP53, Brca1LP/LP mice developed apparently normal until at least E13.5, although no postnatal survival was observed upon compound heterozygous intercrosses (Table 3). This allowed us to isolate

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612117 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 7

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses the evaluation of the functional consequences of the Brca1 p.L1363P variant, indicating that it alters molecular or biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 7158:p.L1363P

      Genes: 7158

      Variants: p.L1363P

    6. For a first functional analysis of Brca1 p.L1363P in vivo, heterozygous Brca1LP mice were intercrossed and their offspring was genotyped. No Brca1LP/LP mice were born; therefore, embryos were analyzed at different stages

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612117 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 5

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses a functional analysis of the Brca1 p.L1363P variant, indicating that it alters embryonic development and leads to growth defects in mice, which demonstrates its impact on molecular or biochemical function. Oncogenic: The analysis of the Brca1 p.L1363P variant in the context of embryonic development and its comparison to Brca1-null mice suggests that it may contribute to tumor development or progression, as it is associated with severe phenotypes similar to pathogenic mutations in Brca1.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 7158:p.L1363P

      Genes: 7158

      Variants: p.L1363P

    7. We used CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in FVB mouse zygotes to model the BRCA1 coiled-coil domain VUS c.4220T>C p.L1407P, which disrupts the interaction of BRCA1 with PALB2. The BRCA1 coiled-coil domain is well cons

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC7612117 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 3

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variant p.L1407P disrupts the interaction of BRCA1 with PALB2 and predicts that it disables the alpha-helical structure of the coiled-coil domain, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Oncogenic: The use of CRISPR/Cas9 to model the BRCA1 variant in mice suggests that the variant contributes to tumor development or progression, as it is being studied in the context of a gene essential for embryonic development and cancer biology.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 672:4220T>C 7158:p.L1363P 672:p.L1407P

      Genes: 672 7158

      Variants: 4220T>C p.L1363P p.L1407P

    1. Although activating mutations of FGFR3 are frequent in bladder tumors, little information is available on their specific effects in urothelial cells or the basis for the observed mutation spectrum. We investigated the ph

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC2789045 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 1

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the FGFR3 mutations (S249C, Y375C, and K652E) alter molecular signaling pathways, specifically the phosphorylation of various proteins, indicating a change in biochemical function. Oncogenic: The passage describes how the mutant FGFR3 variants induce morphological transformation, cell proliferation, and anchorage-independent growth, which are indicative of their role in tumor development and progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2261:K652E 2261:S249C 2261:Y375C

      Genes: 2261

      Variants: K652E S249C Y375C

    1. Macrodactyly is a discrete congenital anomaly consisting of enlargement of all tissues localized to the terminal portions of a limb, typically within a 'nerve territory'. The classic terminology for this condition is 'li

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC3542862 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 1

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses somatic mutations in PIK3CA (including R115P, E542K, H1047L, and H1047R) that contribute to the pathophysiology of macrodactyly, indicating their role in tumor development or progression through activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Functional: The passage mentions that the identified mutations lead to AKT activation, which indicates that these variants alter molecular or biochemical function related to cell signaling pathways.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:E542K 5290:H1047L 5290:H1047R 5163:R115P

      Genes: 5290 5163

      Variants: E542K H1047L H1047R R115P

    1. PIK3CA encoding the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) p110alpha catalytic subunit is frequently mutated in cancer, with mutations occurring widely throughout the primary sequence. The full set of mechanisms underlying how

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9837058 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 1

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses how mutations in PIK3CA, including G1049R, H1047R, and M1043I/L, contribute to the activation of the PI3K pathway, indicating their role in tumor development or progression. Functional: The passage describes how specific mutations alter the conformation and binding properties of the p110alpha subunit, indicating that these variants affect molecular function related to PI3K activation.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:G1049R 5290:H1047R 5290:M1043I/L

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: G1049R H1047R M1043I/L

    2. We also compared HDX-MS differences in full-length p110alpha-p85alpha between WT, H1047R and DeltaC in the presence and absence of pY (Supplementary Fig. 6). The binding of pY led to significant increases for all three c

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9837058 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 19

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the H1047R variant alters the binding interactions and structural dynamics of the protein in response to pY binding, indicating a change in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:H1047R

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: H1047R

    3. The H1047R, G1049R, and the DeltaCter constructs showed similar significant increases compared to the WT in the kinase domain (Fig. 5A-C). These included regions covering 850-858 (hinge between the N and C lobes), the ac

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9837058 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 18

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the H1047R and G1049R variants alter the molecular interactions and conformations within the kinase domain, indicating a change in biochemical function related to the protein's activity. Oncogenic: The evidence suggests that the H1047R and G1049R variants contribute to activation through disruption of the inhibitory conformation, which is indicative of their role in tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:G1049R 5290:H1047R 5290:M1043L 5290:N1068fs

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: G1049R H1047R M1043L N1068fs

    4. HDX-MS experiments were carried out for 4-5 timepoints of exchange (3 s at 1 C, 3, 30, 300, and 3000 s at 20 C) for each complex. The full set of all peptides analysed for both p110alpha and p85alpha are shown in the Sou

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9837058 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 17

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses changes observed for the H1047R variant in the context of HDX-MS experiments, indicating that it alters molecular or biochemical function, specifically in terms of perturbations in conformation.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:H1047R

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: H1047R

    5. To test if C-terminal mutations worked by disrupting the inhibitory interaction with the C-terminus, we carried out HDX-MS studies on six constructs of full-length p110alpha (WT, M1043L, H1047R, G1049R, N1068fs, and a co

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9837058 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 16

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how C-terminal mutations, including M1043L, H1047R, G1049R, and N1068fs, affect the inhibitory interaction with the C-terminus, indicating an alteration in molecular function. Oncogenic: The mention of "oncogenic mutation" in relation to M1043L, H1047R, and G1049R suggests that these somatic variants contribute to tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:G1049R 5290:H1047R 5290:M1043L 5290:N1068fs

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: G1049R H1047R M1043L N1068fs

    6. For these mutants, we had difficulty in obtaining sufficient yield of the proteins for extensive biophysical analysis. To circumvent this, we used the kinase dead variants to characterise their membrane binding using pro

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9837058 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 14

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the variants H1047R, G1049R, M1043L, and N1068fs alter membrane binding and ATPase activity, indicating changes in molecular function. Oncogenic: The variants are described in the context of their effects on membrane binding and ATPase activity, which suggests a role in tumor development or progression.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:G1049R 5290:H1047R 5290:M1043L 5290:N1068fs

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: G1049R H1047R M1043L N1068fs

    7. We characterised the intrinsic ATPase activity of each p110alpha mutant (Fig. 4A + B), and while this assay does not measure biologically relevant PIP3 activity, it can measure intrinsic differences in PI3K activity inde

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9837058 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 13

      Evidence Type(s): Functional, Oncogenic

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses the intrinsic ATPase activity of the p110alpha mutants, indicating that the variants G1049R, H1047R, and M1043L alter molecular function by exhibiting significantly increased ATPase activity compared to wild type. Oncogenic: The context of the passage implies that the variants are somatic mutations in a cancer-related gene, contributing to tumor development or progression through their altered biochemical activity.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:G1049R 5290:H1047R 5290:M1043L 5290:N1068fs

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: G1049R H1047R M1043L N1068fs

    8. To understand the regulatory mechanisms underlying the inhibitory interface with the C-terminus we analysed the most frequent oncogenic mutants that occur at or near this interface. While H1047R/L is the most frequent mu

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9837058 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 12

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses frequent oncogenic mutants and their role in tumor samples, indicating that these variants contribute to tumor development or progression. Functional: The analysis of the mutants and their binding to full-length p85alpha suggests that these variants alter molecular or biochemical function, specifically in the context of their interaction with regulatory complexes.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:G1049R 5290:H1047R 5290:H1047R/L 5290:M1043L 5290:M1043L/I 5290:N1044K 5290:N1068fs

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: G1049R H1047R H1047R/L M1043L M1043L/I N1044K N1068fs

    9. While the disengagement of the ABD and p85 being involved in membrane binding provides a molecular rationale for activation by oncogenic mutations in the ABD, C2, and helical domains, it does not fully explain the molecu

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9837058 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 11

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses the H1047R mutation in the context of its role in activating the kinase domain and increasing membrane binding, indicating its contribution to tumor development or progression. Functional: The passage describes how the H1047R mutation alters the molecular interactions and structural organization of the kinase domain, affecting its binding properties and functionality.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:H1047R 5290:His1047 5290:Met1043

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: H1047R His1047 Met1043

    10. When comparing our data to the full set of missense oncogenic mutations in the ABD, ABD-RBD linker, C2, helical and the N-lobe of the kinase domain we find that all mutations found in >30 tumours except one (E726K) are l

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9837058 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 9

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses the E726K variant in the context of oncogenic mutations and its association with conformational changes that contribute to tumor development, indicating its role in cancer progression. Functional: The passage describes how the E726K variant leads to conformational changes affecting the interaction between the ABD and p85 with the catalytic core, suggesting an alteration in molecular function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:E726K

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: E726K

    11. We have extensively characterised the membrane binding of the p110alpha/p85alpha complex using HDX-MS, however, the disengagement of the ABD and p85 from the catalytic core has likely complicated the analysis of membrane

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9837058 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 8

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses how the N345K variant affects the molecular interactions and binding of the p110alpha/p85alpha complex to membranes, indicating an alteration in biochemical function.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:N345K

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: N345K

    12. This data comparing the full-length heterodimer vs p110alpha core allowed us to define the effect of ABD removal on the contact site at the ABD-RBD linker. This region still is protected from exchange at early time point

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9837058 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 4

      Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional

      Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses oncogenic mutants (N345K, G106V, and G118D) and their expected role in promoting ABD/iSH2 disengagement, indicating their contribution to tumor development or progression. Functional: The data suggests that the variants alter the dynamics of the ABD-p85 complex and its interaction with the p110alpha catalytic core, indicating a change in molecular function related to binding and mobility.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:G106V 5290:G118D 5290:N345K

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: G106V G118D N345K

    13. To investigate the role of the ABD domain/p85 regulatory subunit in controlling PI3K enzyme activity, we needed a construct that allowed us to interrogate the dynamic effects of full ABD disengagement. We engineered and

      [Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC9837058 Section: RESULTS PassageIndex: 2

      Evidence Type(s): Functional

      Justification: Functional: The passage discusses the D915N mutation in the context of its effect on protein conformation and membrane binding, indicating that it alters molecular function as assessed by HDX-MS experiments.

      Gene→Variant (gene-first): 5290:D915N

      Genes: 5290

      Variants: D915N

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    1. Disease: Von-willebrand Disease (Vicenza)

      Model organism: Mice

      Variant: VWF NM_000552.5 c:3614G>A p.(R1205H), E3 module of D3 domain

      Patient Phenotypes: enhanced VWF clearance, reduced plasma VWF:Ag ratio (Reduced half-life).

      Other substitutions at the R1205 position results in similar enhanced VWF clearance. (Cysteine and Serine) Ref DOIs: (10.1111/jth.12875) (10.1160/TH07-09-0565)

      Suggests VWF-R1205 plays a specific roles in regulating VWF clearance in vivo. They authors finding demonstrage significant conformational changes to WVF-D'D3 region. Conformational changes trigger an enhanced macrophage-mediated clearance which is most likely modulated through SR-AI and LRP1 VWF clearance receptors.

    1. why was I able to do that okay because I You can hear the melody was going 355 1 7 55 5 6 54 right. It's harder to say it than it is to play it. Um that goes 3 55 51 7 uh 5 32. Right? So I'm able to hear the scale degrees. I'm able to hear the chords 6 1 54.

      As soon as I heard him sing in movable do or in scale degrees instead of fixed do or absolute note names (A-G), I subscribed. It's a rare kind of teacher who does that, unfortunately.

      一聽到這位老師用1-7數字(或相對的「可移動Do」唱名系統)來表達旋律: 3551 755654 3551 7532 而不是絕對音名(A-G),例如(假設是G調): B D D G 升F D D E D C ... 我就追蹤他頻道了,因為懂得會用 scale degree 音階級數來表達的老師,十個大概不到一個,大多西方(英美)的音樂老師好像從小都是學了絕對音名A-G那一套,對學習功能和聲和和弦與主音之間關係,一點幫助都沒有!

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    1. The notion of functional integration as a basis for biological identity was fully developed only in the 19th century, where it was transformed by the rise of both cell and evolutionary theory. Herbert Spencer
      • Herbert Spencer fully developed Digby's concept into the modern concept of functional integration
        • Spencer introduced the term "survival of the fittest"
        • ‘He tried to unite complex new findings about metabolism and organismic development with evolution and the seeming correspondence of organisms to their environments.
          • In The Principles of Biology (1864), Spencer wrote
            • a biological individual is one in which
            • the interdependence of the parts allows it to function and
            • respond to environmental change as a whole.
          • That is: ‘any concrete whole having a structure which enables it,
            • when placed in appropriate conditions,
        • to continuously adjust its internal relations to external relations, - so as to maintain the equilibrium of its functions.’
    2. Digby’s answer was to say that the wholeness comes from the system being functionally interdependent and integrated.
      • Digby’s answer to the fundamental question:
        • What is it that unites the parts of a system into a living individual? was the precursor to the biological concept of functional integration:
        • wholeness comes from the system being functionally interdependent and integrated.
          • the activities in one part of the system are brought about
          • by a cause external to the part where it occurs (interdependence);
          • and the mutual workings of the parts account for the behaviour of the system as a whole,
          • making this activity internal to the entire system (integration).
          • Here is an example using an Elephant
            • An elephant’s heart pumps blood only because it’s supplied with
              • energy from the digestive system,
              • oxygen from the respiratory system, and
              • support from the skeletal system.
            • All those bits working in tandem is what makes it possible for an elephant to walk around doing elephant things.
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    1. Automated personalization, localization, recommendation, f iltering, classif ication, evaluation, aggregation, synthetization, or ad hoc generation of information are similarly pervasive practices that do not require explicit user input to select, sequence, arrange, or modulate some set of digital items
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    1. Wine experts, meanwhile, know about surface-level characteristics like grapesand regions—but they think about wine in terms of function: wines that areluscious and fruity, good for pairing with spicy food; wines that are big and boldand can stand up to a hearty meal; wines that are fizzy and festive, fit for acelebration. “Luscious,” “Big,” and “Fizzy” are, in fact, three of the eightcategories Wesson devised for his stores (the others are “Soft,” “Fresh,” “Juicy,”“Smooth,” and “Sweet”).

      As an example of deep functional classification by experts, sommelier Joshua Wesson uses the functional categories luscious, big, fizzy, soft, fresh, juicy, smooth, and sweet to describe wines for customers rather than using the more straightforward and surface level grape varietal descriptors that are otherwise used to categorize wines in stores. These higher level functional classifications also assist in choosing a wine for pairing far more subtly than the extraneous grape types and regions which may carry little informational value to wine novices.

      Link to https://hypothes.is/a/uw_vPsHyEey1vX9dfqaNvA

  16. Jan 2022
    1. Douaud, G., Lee, S., Alfaro-Almagro, F., Arthofer, C., Wang, C., McCarthy, P., Lange, F., Andersson, J. L. R., Griffanti, L., Duff, E., Jbabdi, S., Taschler, B., Winkler, A. M., Nichols, T. E., Collins, R., Matthews, P. M., Allen, N., Miller, K. L., & Smith, S. M. (2021). Brain imaging before and after COVID-19 in UK Biobank (p. 2021.06.11.21258690). https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.06.11.21258690

    1. What does a Functional Design have to offer? https://en.itpedia.nl/2019/01/16/wat-heeft-een-functioneel-ontwerp-te-bieden/ A functional design is a specification of the functions of the software that the end_users have agreed to. Many companies have a software_developer handbook that describes what topics a functional design should cover. This article looks at the steps of functional design in the context of software development.

  17. Nov 2021
    1. (the VTA is also part ofthis system, but is too small to image with standard fMRImethods, but see [35] for successful imaging methods).

      All imaging studies face questions of validity and should (and many do) link to comprehensive details on instrumentation, methodology, and interpretation. Apparently, the professional consensus remains that, properly executed and interpreted, fMRI and other functional imaging techniques based on detection of oxygenation can lead to highly valid conclusions. (See Nautil.us article.)

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    1. ZIO ecosystem libraries generally do not directly expose any functional abstractions but still expose a highly compositional interface because their design is based on algebraic properties like this. Users don't have to learn about these abstractions unless they want to, they just get to benefit from better library design.
  20. Jul 2021
    1. Using multiple copies of a neuron in different places is the neural network equivalent of using functions. Because there is less to learn, the model learns more quickly and learns a better model. This technique – the technical name for it is ‘weight tying’ – is essential to the phenomenal results we’ve recently seen from deep learning.

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    1. Put another way, it’s become clear to me over time that the problems with data races and memory safety arise when you have both aliasing and mutability. The functional approach to solving this problem is to remove mutability. Rust’s approach would be to remove aliasing. This gives us a story to tell and helps to set us apart. A note on terminology: I think we should refer to aliasing as sharing. In the past, we’ve avoided this because of its multithreaded connotations. However, if/when we implement the data parallelism plans I have proposed, then this connotation is not at all inappropriate. In fact, given the close relationship between memory safety and data races, I actually want to promote this connotation.
  24. Feb 2021
    1. “Functional programming language” is not a clearly defined term. From the various properties that are typically associated with functional programming I only want to focus on one: “Immutability” and referential transparency.

      I mean not clearly defined seems wrong, there are common accepted characteristics that make a language functional.

  25. Jan 2021
    1. The changes we needed to make to main to reassign post mean that this implementation doesn’t quite follow the object-oriented state pattern anymore: the transformations between the states are no longer encapsulated entirely within the Post implementation. However, our gain is that invalid states are now impossible because of the type system and the type checking that happens at compile time! This ensures that certain bugs, such as display of the content of an unpublished post, will be discovered before they make it to production.

      This is really an amazing chapter for comparing (some aspects) of object oriented and functional programming, and I have to admit I still prefer the functional approach as a default.

  26. Dec 2020
    1. Note: The examples in Listings 10-17, 10-18, and 10-24 declare variables without giving them an initial value, so the variable name exists in the outer scope. At first glance, this might appear to be in conflict with Rust’s having no null values. However, if we try to use a variable before giving it a value, we’ll get a compile-time error, which shows that Rust indeed does not allow null values.
  27. Nov 2020
    1. As it becomes more clear what are specific functional jobs to be done, we see more specialized apps closely aligned with solving for that specific loop. And increasingly collaboration is built in natively to them. In fact, for many reasons collaboration being natively built into them may be one of the main driving forces behind the venture interest and success in these spaces.

      As it becomes more clear what the functional job to be done is, we see more specialized apps aligned with solving that specific loop. Collaboration is increasingly built natively into them.

  28. Oct 2020
    1. All validators can be used independently. Inspried by functional programming paradigm, all built in validators are just functions.

      I'm glad you can use it independently like:

      FormValidation.validators.creditCard().validate({
      

      because sometimes you don't have a formElement available like in their "main" (?) API examples:

      FormValidation.formValidation(formElement
      
  29. Sep 2020
    1. It turns out that even the length of time an element has been mounted is an important piece of state that determines what pixels the user sees. And some of this state can’t simply be lifted into our application state.

      What this means is that our desire to express UI using pure functions is in direct conflict with the very nature of the DOM. It’s a great way to describe a state => pixels transformation — perfect for game rendering or generative art — but when we’re building apps on the web, the idea chafes against the reality of a stateful medium.

    2. Functions have lots of interesting and useful properties. You can isolate them. You can compose them. You can memoize them. In other words, functional UI feels correct, and powerful, in a way that wasn’t true of whatever came before it. I think this is why people get quasi-religious about React. It’s not that it’s Just JavaScript. It’s that it’s Just Functions. It’s profound.

    1. A paradigm is a model or pattern. In JavaScript, there are a number of popular paradigms including object-oriented programming (OOP) and functional programming (FP). Paradigms are more important than is sometimes recognized. They help form mental models for solving problems. Becoming well-versed in the principles of a given paradigm can help accelerate development by providing mental shortcuts for solving the challenges that arise while building applications. They can also help produce higher quality software.
  30. Jun 2020
    1. In systems engineering and requirements engineering, a non-functional requirement (NFR) is a requirement that specifies criteria that can be used to judge the operation of a system, rather than specific behaviors. They are contrasted with functional requirements that define specific behavior or functions

      This is a strange term because one might read "non-functional" and interpret in the sense of the word that means "does not function", when instead the intended sense is "not related to function". Seems like a somewhat unfortunate name for this concept. A less ambiguous term could have been picked instead, but I don't know what that would be.

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    1. However, it is still often stated that the other orbital energies have no physical meaning, and that it is a pity that nothing like Koopmans' theorem to give meaning to the other occupied orbital energies exists. The truth could not be more different: it has been established22–25 that the KS orbital energies of the valence levels in molecules approximate the experimental ionization energies much more closely (typically at 0.1 eV level) than the Hartree–Fock orbital energies do (difference with IPs typically ∼1 eV).

      This is really one of the more spicy takes here. KS orbitals having no physical interpretation is often heard in the community, and here is a list of references and evidence that they do have physical significance.

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    1. That is using a specific tool for a specific use case. You don’t actually have a table view of your data. Once it’s in a table, man, you’re good. That is the modeling. A sequel database table, you have this amazing high-level language for doing all sorts of cool operations with it.To turn this into some class hierarchy, it’s almost criminal. There, I said it. It’s like you’re throwing away the power that you have.

      about a situation when you sometime want an is-a relationship but in most cases just have it as loosely structured (table-like) data format

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    1. Since Clojure uses the Java calling conventions, it cannot, and does not, make the same tail call optimization guarantees. Instead, it provides the recur special operator, which does constant-space recursive looping by rebinding and jumping to the nearest enclosing loop or function frame. While not as general as tail-call-optimization, it allows most of the same elegant constructs, and offers the advantage of checking that calls to recur can only happen in a tail position.

      Clojure's answer to the JVM's lack to tail call optimization

  42. Apr 2016
    1. In Switzerland, one of my recent ancestors was functionally illiterate. Because of this, she “signed away” most of her wealth. Down the line, I’m one of her very few heirs. So, in a way, I lost part of my inheritance due to illiteracy.

      Explained further in the screencast. My paternal grandfather’s mother came from a well-to-do Schneider family and was a devout Christian, but she “read” the Bible upside-down, according to my paternal grandmother.