Structures of BCL-2 in complex with venetoclax reveal the molecular basis of resistance mutations
[Paper-level Aggregated] PMCID: PMC6547681
Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Functional, Predictive, Prognostic
Justification: Oncogenic: The G101V mutation in BCL-2 is associated with acquired resistance to venetoclax therapy in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, indicating its role in promoting cancer progression. Functional: The study describes how the G101V mutation alters the binding affinity of venetoclax to BCL-2, demonstrating a functional impact on drug interaction and resistance mechanisms. Predictive: The identification of the G101V mutation as a factor that reduces venetoclax affinity allows for predictions about patient responses to this therapy, suggesting that its presence may indicate a likelihood of treatment failure. Prognostic: The emergence of the G101V mutation in patients failing venetoclax therapy suggests it may serve as a prognostic marker for treatment outcomes in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
Gene→Variant (gene-first): BCL2(596):E152 BCL2(596):E152A BCL2(596):G101A BCL2(596):G101V BCL2(596):V101 BCL2(596):G101 BCL2(596):F104 BCL2(596):F104L BCL2(596):L104 BCL2(596):F104C
Genes: BCL2(596)
Variants: E152 E152A G101A G101V V101 G101 F104 F104L L104 F104C