Journal of International Oncology ›› 2016, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (8): 625-627.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2016.08.016

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BRAF and targeted treatment for non-small cell lung cancer

Kang Xiaoyan,  Qu Liyan, Song Xia   

  1. Department of Respiratory, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030013, China
  • Online:2016-08-08 Published:2016-07-05
  • Contact: Song Xia, Email: songxia76@hotmail.com E-mail:songxia76@hotmail.com

Abstract: B-Raf kinase (BRAF) gene is a  driver mutation, and is an effective target in the treatment of nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Studies have shown that BRAF inhibitors are effective for treatment of  NSCLC with BRAF mutant.  It is important to understand the clinicopathologic features and the research progress of BRAF inhibitors for the individual treatment of NSCLC.

Key words: Carcinoma, non-small-cell lung, Therapy, BRAF gene