AKT1 E17K somatic mutation is associated with
Correct Answer: Breast carcinoma
Description: AKT1 is a member of the serine-threonine kinase class that plays a key role in cellular processes, including growth, proliferation, survival, and angiogenesis. It is a downstream mediator of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase which, along with AKT1, is a key mediator of proliferation and survival pathways frequently activated in cancer .The single hotspot mutation AKT1 has been described in several cancers, with the highest incidence observed in breast cancer.
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