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Predictive, Diagnostic evidence:
Diagnostic: The study identifies the presence of the METex14del variant in various cancer types, indicating its association with specific malignancies such as gastric cancer, colon cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer. This suggests that the variant can be used to classify or confirm the presence of these diseases.
Predictive: The results demonstrate that tumor-derived cell lines from METex14del+ patients showed substantial growth inhibition when treated with MET tyrosine kinase inhibitors and a monoclonal antibody targeting MET. This indicates that the variant may correlate with sensitivity to specific therapies, suggesting its potential as a predictive biomarker for treatment response.