BRAF V600E-positive melanoma

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf melanoma subtype
gptkbp:aminoAcidChange valine to glutamic acid at position 600
gptkbp:associatedWith aggressive tumor behavior
increased MAPK pathway activation
resistance to some therapies
gptkbp:containsGene gptkb:BRAF
gptkbp:diagnosedBy molecular testing
gptkbp:foundIn metastatic melanoma
cutaneous melanoma
gptkbp:hasTargetedTherapy gptkb:BRAF_inhibitors
gptkb:MEK_inhibitors
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label BRAF V600E-positive melanoma
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:C43
gptkbp:mutationAssociatedWith gptkb:BRAF_V600E
gptkbp:prevalence about 40-60% of cutaneous melanomas
gptkbp:prognosis variable
gptkbp:subjectOf clinical trials
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:encorafenib
gptkb:dabrafenib
gptkb:vemurafenib
combination therapy with MEK inhibitors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PLX4032
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7