Annotation Detail

Information
Associated Genes
BRAF
Associated Variants
BRAF V600
BRAF V600
Associated Disease
colorectal cancer
Source Database
CIViC Evidence
Description
In a Phase Ib Dose-Escalation Study of Encorafenib and Cetuximab, Twenty-six patients with refractory BRAF V600 mutant metastatic CRC (mCRC) were treated with a selective RAF kinase inhibitor (encorafenib) plus a monoclonal antibody targeting EGFR (cetuximab). Confirmed overall response rates of 19% were observed and median progression-free survival was 3.7 months.
Variant Origin
somatic
Variant Origin
Somatic
Evidence URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/evidence_items/6046
Gene URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/genes/5
Variant URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/variants/17
Rating
4
Evidence Type
Predictive
Disease
Colorectal Cancer
Evidence Direction
Supports
Drug
Encorafenib,Cetuximab
Evidence Level
B
Clinical Significance
Sensitivity/Response
Pubmed
28363909
Drugs
Drug NameSensitivitySupported
CetuximabSensitivitytrue
EncorafenibSensitivitytrue