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The B-Raf (L597R Mutant) refers to a specific mutation in the B-Raf gene where leucine at position 597 is replaced by arginine. This mutation significantly affects the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway, which is crucial for cell growth and differentiation. Unlike the more common B-Raf V600E mutation, the L597R mutation results in variations in kinase activity that can contribute to tumorigenesis in certain cancers, including melanoma and colorectal cancer. The L597R mutation alters the structure of the B-Raf protein, leading to changes in its interaction with other molecules within the signaling pathway. Research has shown that this mutation can activate downstream signaling targets in a manner distinct from other mutations, thereby driving oncogenic processes. Studies on inhibitors targeting the L597R mutation are ongoing, aiming to develop precision medicine approaches that can specifically inhibit this mutant's activity to provide therapeutic benefits for affected patients. Understanding the biochemical properties and effects of the B-Raf L597R mutation continues to be a critical area of focus for devising effective cancer treatments.
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Protein Aliases: 94 kDa B-raf protein; B-Raf L597R; B-Raf proto-oncogene serine/threonine-protein kinase (p94); B-Raf serine/threonine-protein; murine sarcoma viral (v-raf) oncogene homolog B1; p94; Proto-oncogene B-Raf; serine/threonine protein kinase; Serine/threonine-protein kinase B-raf; v-raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B; v-Raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B1
Gene Aliases: B-raf; B-RAF1; BRAF; BRAF-1; BRAF1; NS7; RAFB1
UniProt ID: (Human) P15056
Entrez Gene ID: (Human) 673
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