Identification of a novel HER3 activating mutation homologous to EGFR-L858R in lung cancer
[Paper-level Aggregated] PMCID: PMC4823091
Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional, Predictive
Justification: Oncogenic: The HER3-V855A mutation is described as a contributor to oncogenic transformation and tumorigenesis, particularly when co-expressed with HER2, indicating its role in promoting cancer. Functional: The study demonstrates that the HER3-V855A mutation alters the activity of HER3, affecting its interaction with HER2 and enhancing ligand-induced transformation, which suggests a functional impact on protein activity. Predictive: The findings indicate that tumors harboring the HER3-V855A mutation may predict response to targeted therapy, as the study shows differential sensitivity to HER inhibitors based on the presence of this mutation.
Gene→Variant (gene-first): BRAF(673):L597V EGFR(1956):L858 EGFR(1956):L858R APC(324):V855 APC(324):V855A ERBB3(2065):T-to-C APC(324):p. Val855Ala APC(324):valine (GTG) to alanine (GCG) at codon 855
Genes: BRAF(673) EGFR(1956) APC(324) ERBB3(2065)
Variants: L597V L858 L858R V855 V855A T-to-C p. Val855Ala valine (GTG) to alanine (GCG) at codon 855