Detection of epidermal growth factor receptor T790M mutation by allele-specific loop mediated isothermal amplification.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Targeted therapy using specific inhibitors against tyrosine kinases (TKs) is a paradigm in non-small-cell lung cancer management. However, the success of TK inhibitor (TKI) therapy depends on certain activating or acquired mutations, which render sensitivity or resistance to TKIs in the patients. The acquisition of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) T790M point mutation is the most common mechanism of resistance to TKI in non-small cell lung cancer. A number of molecular strategies are now available for molecular testing of non-small cell lung cancers. However, almost all of them are cost-intensive and laborious and require high-end advanced equipment. Thus, assays that are rapid, simple, and cost-effective, yet sensitive, are most ideal in clinical settings for s

SUBMITTER: Arjuna S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7363156 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature