Annotation Detail

Information
Associated Genes
PIK3CA
Associated Variants
PIK3CA MUTATION
PIK3CA MUTATION
Associated Disease
endometrial cancer
Source Database
CIViC Evidence
Description
A panel of 24 endometrioid endometrial cancer (EEC) cell lines was characterized for a set of mutations and sensitivity to pan PI3K class I inhibitor GDC-0941 (pictilisib) was assessed. EEC cell lines with PIK3CA mutations were significantly more sensitive to GDC-0941 (Fisher’s exact test, two-tailed, P=0.038). Some of the PIK3CA mutant cells contained PTEN and KRAS mutations, but in these cells, these mutations did not effect sensitivity.
Variant Origin
somatic
Variant Origin
Somatic
Evidence URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/evidence_items/1616
Gene URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/genes/37
Variant URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/variants/311
Rating
3
Evidence Type
Predictive
Disease
Endometrial Cancer
Evidence Direction
Supports
Drug
Pictilisib
Evidence Level
D
Clinical Significance
Sensitivity/Response
Pubmed
23674493
Drugs
Drug NameSensitivitySupported
PictilisibSensitivitytrue