Biochemical analysis of EGFR exon20 insertion variants insASV and insSVD and their inhibitor sensitivity
[Paper-level Aggregated] PMCID: PMC11551396
Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Predictive, Functional
Justification: Oncogenic: The text indicates that the exon 20 insertion variants (insASV and insSVD) exhibit enhanced catalytic rates and lower Km values compared to WT EGFR, suggesting their role in promoting cancer through increased activity. Predictive: The study evaluates the sensitivity of various EGFR mutations, including L858R and exon 20 insertions, to different inhibitors, indicating that the presence of specific mutations can predict the effectiveness of targeted therapies. Functional: The biochemical analysis of the variants, including kinetic studies and enzyme assays, demonstrates their functional characteristics, such as catalytic efficiency and inhibitor sensitivity, which are critical for understanding their role in cancer biology.
Gene→Variant (gene-first): EGFR(1956):C797 EGFR(1956):T790 EGFR(1956):T790M EGFR(1956):V948R TXK(7294):Glu4 EGFR(1956):L858R EGFR(1956):N771insSVD
Genes: EGFR(1956) TXK(7294)
Variants: C797 T790 T790M V948R Glu4 L858R N771insSVD