Biomarker-informed therapeutic decision-making is the standard of care for malignancies with targetable genetic alterations, including BRAF mutations. It is crucial to ensure clear and consistent ...
FDA approved for the treatment of metastatic melanoma harboring activating BRAF mutations in August, 2011. Vemurafenib is metabolized by cytochrome P450 isoenzymes (predominantly CYP3A4 ...
The identification of the BRAF V600E mutation in certain malignant GT cases offers a promising therapeutic target. In their paper, researchers Marta Arregui, Antonio Calles, María del Mar Galera ...
Novartis' two-drug regimen of Tafinlar and Mekinist has been approved by the FDA as the first therapy for solid tumours that have a BRAF V600E mutation – regardless of where they occur in the body.
The data suggest that the three-drug combination should replace chemotherapy for one in seven patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have a BRAF mutation, according to lead investigator ...