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Allelic dilution obscures detection of a biologically significant resistance mutation in EGFR-amplified lung cancer

Authors :
Engelman, Jeffrey A.
Mukohara, Toru
Zejnullahu, Kreshnik
Lifshits, Eugene
Borras, Ana M.
Gale, Christopher-Michael
Naumov, George N.
Yeap, Beow Y.
Jarrell, Emily
Sun, Jason
Tracy, Sean
Zhao, Xiaojun
Heymach, John V.
Johnson, Bruce E.
Cantley, Lewis C.
Janne, Pasi A.
Source :
Journal of Clinical Investigation. Oct, 2006, Vol. 116 Issue 10, p2695, 12 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

EGFR is frequently mutated and amplified in lung adenocarcinomas sensitive to EGFR inhibitors gefitinib and erlotinib. A secondary mutation, T790M, has been associated with acquired resistance but has not been [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00219738
Volume :
116
Issue :
10
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Investigation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.152745362