Diagnostic RAS mutation analysis by polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

RAS mutation analysis is an important companion diagnostic test. Treatment of colorectal cancer with anti-Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) therapy requires demonstration of RAS mutation status (both KRAS and NRAS), and it is good practice to include BRAF. In Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Cree, Ian A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2016
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Research Paper
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4906127/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27335808
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bdq.2016.05.001
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Sumario:RAS mutation analysis is an important companion diagnostic test. Treatment of colorectal cancer with anti-Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) therapy requires demonstration of RAS mutation status (both KRAS and NRAS), and it is good practice to include BRAF. In Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and melanoma, assessment of RAS mutation status can be helpful in triaging patient samples for more extensive testing. This mini-review will discuss the role of PCR methods in providing rapid diagnostic information for cancer patients.

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