EGFR Mutations

Description: 
Somatic gain-of-function mutations in exons encoding the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase domain are found in about 10% of non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) from the USA with higher percentages observed in east Asia. EGFR mutations are strong determinants of tumour response to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Lung Adenocarcinomas from patients who respond to the tyrosine kinase inhibitors Gefitinib (Iressa) or Erlotinib (Tarceva) usually harbour somatic gain-of-function mutations in exons encoding the kinase domain of the EGFR.
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Paraffin embeded curls/fresh tissue
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5 days
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Room temperature
Contacts:
Molecular Oncology Unit at Guy's
020 7188 1716
viapath.OncologyDutyScientist@nhs.net
Genetics Department
Southwark Wing - 4th Floor
Guy's Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT

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Last updated: 19/06/2018