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Integrative genomic analyses identify MITF as a lineage survival oncogene amplified in malignant melanoma

Integrative genomic analyses identify MITF as a lineage survival oncogene amplified in malignant... Analysis of pharmacological and genetic data from the US National Cancer Institute's NCI60 collection of cancer cell lines has identified a novel DNA amplification event in human melanomas. It alters MITF gene expression to promote melanoma formation, probably in cooperation with mutated BRAF, another key melanoma gene. Amplification of MITF may also help melanoma cells resist destruction by drugs. This work identifies MITF itself as a possible drug target in melanoma, and may encourage future genomics efforts to identify genetic alterations in other cancers. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Nature Springer Journals

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2005 by Nature Publishing Group
Subject
Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary; Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary; Science, multidisciplinary
ISSN
0028-0836
eISSN
1476-4687
DOI
10.1038/nature03664
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Abstract

Analysis of pharmacological and genetic data from the US National Cancer Institute's NCI60 collection of cancer cell lines has identified a novel DNA amplification event in human melanomas. It alters MITF gene expression to promote melanoma formation, probably in cooperation with mutated BRAF, another key melanoma gene. Amplification of MITF may also help melanoma cells resist destruction by drugs. This work identifies MITF itself as a possible drug target in melanoma, and may encourage future genomics efforts to identify genetic alterations in other cancers.

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NatureSpringer Journals

Published: Jul 7, 2005

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