Somatic mutations found within the tyrosine kinase domain (TKD) of the human epidermal growth factor (HER) family of receptors have been implicated in the development and progression of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
[Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC4823091 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 1
Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Predictive, Functional
Justification: Oncogenic: The passage discusses the HER3 V855A somatic mutation's role in the development and progression of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), indicating its contribution to tumor behavior. Predictive: The text mentions that HER-targeted inhibitors potently suppress mutant HER3 activity, suggesting a correlation between the V855A variant and response to targeted therapies. Functional: The passage states that in silico computational modeling predicts that the V855A mutation alters the kinase domain and c-terminal end of the HER3 protein, indicating a change in molecular function.
Gene→Variant (gene-first): 324:V855A
Genes: 324
Variants: V855A