Annotation Detail

Information
Associated Genes
BRAF
Associated Variants
BRAF V600
BRAF V600
Associated Disease
melanoma
Source Database
CIViC Evidence
Description
Phase I expansion and pharmacodynamic study of oral MEK inhibitor RO4987655. Partial response was observed in 4 of 17 patients with BRAF V600 mutated melanoma. 2 patients with prior vemurafenib treatment progressed under treatment.
Variant Origin
somatic
Variant Origin
Somatic
Evidence URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/evidence_items/994
Gene URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/genes/5
Variant URL
https://civic.genome.wustl.edu/links/variants/17
Rating
2
Evidence Type
Predictive
Disease
Melanoma
Evidence Direction
Supports
Drug
MEK Inhibitor RO4987655
Evidence Level
B
Clinical Significance
Sensitivity/Response
Pubmed
24947927
Drugs
Drug NameSensitivitySupported
MEK Inhibitor RO4987655Sensitivitytrue