Annotation Detail

Information
Associated Genes
NRG1
Associated Variants
NRG1 EXPRESSION
NRG1 EXPRESSION
Associated Disease
colorectal cancer
Source Database
CIViC Evidence
Description
NRG1 upregulation or ERBB2 amplification were the main causes of resistance to cetuximab in-vivo and in-vitro in this study. Inhibition of ERBB2/ERBB3 signaling restored cetuximab sensitivity.
Variant Origin
N/A
Variant Origin
N/A
Evidence URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/evidence_items/777
Gene URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/genes/2593
Variant URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/variants/314
Rating
4
Evidence Type
Predictive
Disease
Colorectal Cancer
Evidence Direction
Supports
Drug
Cetuximab
Evidence Level
D
Clinical Significance
Resistance
Pubmed
21900593
Drugs
Drug NameSensitivitySupported
CetuximabResitance or Non-Reponsetrue