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EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations in non-small-cell lung cancer: preclinical data and clinical implications

Yasuda, Hiroyuki, Kobayashi, Susumu, Costa, Daniel B·2012·The Lancet Oncology

Abstract

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death. The identification of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) somatic mutations defined a new, molecularly classified subgroup of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Classic EGFR activating mutations, such as inframe deletions in exon 19 or the Leu858Arg (L858R) point mutation in exon 21 are associated with sensitivity to first generation quinazoline reversible EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, which are typically located after the C-helix of the tyrosine kinase domain of EGFR, may account for up to 4% of all EGFR mutations. Preclinical models have shown that the most prevalent EGFR exon 20 insertion mutated proteins are resistant to clinically achievable doses of reversible (gefitinib, erlotinib) and irreversible (neratinib, afatinib, PF00299804) EGFR TKIs. Growing clinical experience with patients whose tumours harbour EGFR exon 20 insertions corresponds with the preclinical data; very few patients have had responses to EGFR TKIs. Despite the prevalence and biological importance of EEGFR exon 20 insertions, few reports have summarised all preclinical and clinical data on these mutations. Here, we review the literature and provide an update with an emphasis on the structural, molecular, and clinical implications of EGFR exon 20 insertions.

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Authors
Yasuda, H., Kobayashi, S., & Costa, D. B.
Affiliations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Costa, Daniel B
Venue
The Lancet Oncology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2012-01
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
e23-e31
ISSN
1470-2045 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2151016309
Cited by
610
References
16
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.81
Type
journal article
Language
en
Update notices
erratum (2011-12-01)
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Lancet Oncology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Conquer Cancer Foundation
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Cancer Institute (CA090578, CA126026)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › HER2/EGFR in Cancer Research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cancer Research › Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
Keywords
EGFR exon 20 insertion, non-small cell lung cancer, EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors, gefitinib, erlotinib, neratinib, afatinib, drug resistance, preclinical models
MeSH terms
Animals, Antineoplastic Agents, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Exons, Humans, Lung Neoplasms, Models, Molecular, Mutation, Phenotype, Protein Conformation, Structure-Activity Relationship, Biomarkers, Tumor, Drug Design, Drug Resistance, Neoplasm, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Protein Kinase Inhibitors, Precision Medicine, Molecular Targeted Therapy, ErbB Receptors

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