Metastatic BRAF-mutant melanoma

The BRAF V600E mutation constitutively activates BRAF kinase and MAPK/ERK signalling, promoting tumour progression. Melanoma is especially susceptible to immune checkpoint inhibition because it is highly immunogenic. Approximately 40–50% o…

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The BRAF V600E mutation constitutively activates BRAF kinase and MAPK/ERK signalling, promoting tumour progression. Melanoma is especially susceptible to immune checkpoint inhibition because it is highly immunogenic. Approximately 40–50% of metastatic melanomas have activating BRAF mutations.