Targeted DNA sequencing of non-small cell lung cancer identifies mutations associated with brain metastases.
Conclusion: While no single variant was associated with brain metastasis, this study describes a potential gene panel for the identification of patients at risk and implicates PI3K/AKT signaling as a therapeutic target.
PMID: 29899834 [PubMed]
Source: Oncotarget - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Oncotarget Source Type: research
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