Sputum cell-free DNA: Valued surrogate sample for the detection of EGFR exon 20 p.T790M mutation in patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma and acquired resistance to EGFR-TKIs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sputum cell-free DNA (cfDNA) is a valuable surrogate sample for assessing EGFR-sensitizing mutations in patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma. Detecting EGFR exon 20 p.T790 M (p.T790 M) is much more challenging due to its limited availability in tumor tissues. Exploring sputum cfDNA as an alternative for liquid-based sample type in detecting p.T790 M requires potential improvement in clinical practice.

Methods

A total of 34 patients with EGFR-sensitive mutation-positive lung adenocarcinoma and acquired resistance to the first generation of epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) were enrolled. The sputum samples, and paired tumors and/or plasma samples were tested for p.T790 M mutation and concordance of p.T790 M status among t

SUBMITTER: Wang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8124129 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature