Annotation Detail

Information
Associated Genes
BRCA1
Associated Variants
BRCA1 LOSS-OF-FUNCTION
BRCA1 LOSS-OF-FUNCTION
Associated Disease
ovarian cancer
Source Database
CIViC Evidence
Description
The combination of PARP inhibition (Olaparib) with BRCA mutation results in irreparable and lethal DNA damage. Response rates are higher in BRCA1 mutation positive women with high grade serous or undifferentiated ovarian cancer.
Variant Origin
germline
Variant Origin
Rare Germline
Evidence URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/evidence_items/211
Gene URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/genes/6
Variant URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/variants/131
Rating
4
Evidence Type
Predictive
Disease
Ovarian Cancer
Evidence Direction
Supports
Drug
Olaparib
Evidence Level
B
Clinical Significance
Sensitivity/Response
Pubmed
23346317
Drugs
Drug NameSensitivitySupported
OlaparibSensitivitytrue