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CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE INFORMATIONROS1 is a gene that provides the code for making a protein, a receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK), that may activate several signaling pathways involved in the growth and division (proliferation), specialization (differentiation) and survival of cells.
Changes in the ROS1 gene have been associated with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and a fast-growing type of central nervous system tumor, glioblastoma multiforme. These changes are due to rearrangements of the chromosome where the gene is located.
Source: Genetics Home Reference
ROS1 is a receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) that activates several signaling pathways involved in proliferation, differentiation and survival of cells.
Changes in the ROS1 gene have been associated with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and glioblastoma multiforme. These changes are due to rearrangements of the chromosome where the gene is located.
Source: Genetics Home Reference
The mutation of a gene provides clinicians with a very detailed look at your cancer. Knowing this information could change the course of your care. To learn how you can find out more about genetic testing please visit
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