Annotation Detail

Information
Associated Genes
EGFR
Associated Variants
EGFR VIII
EGFR VIII
Associated Disease
glioblastoma
Source Database
CIViC Evidence
Description
49 patients (26 pretreatment tissues available for analysis) with recurrent glioblastomas who were treated with EGFR TKIs were analyzed in this study. Results were confirmed in an independent cohort of 33 patients. EGFRvIII and PTEN coexpression were associated with responsiveness to EGFR TKI.
Variant Origin
somatic
Variant Origin
Somatic
Evidence URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/evidence_items/772
Gene URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/genes/19
Variant URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/variants/312
Rating
4
Evidence Type
Predictive
Disease
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Evidence Direction
Supports
Drug
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
Evidence Level
B
Clinical Significance
Sensitivity/Response
Pubmed
16282176
Drugs
Drug NameSensitivitySupported
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase InhibitorSensitivitytrue