Gene | CDKN2B |
Variant | CNV |
Transcript ID (GRCh37/hg19) | ENST00000276925 |
Germline/Somatic? | Somatic |
Tumor Type | Primary Site |
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The CDKN2B gene locus is altered in up to approximately 55% of glioblastoma, most commonly as a homozygous deletion, and frequently with concurrent deletion of the CDKN2A locus. CDKN2A/CDKN2B loss may be associated with increased sensitivity to CDK4/6 inhibitors. The efficacy and toxicity profiles of these inhibitors in the context of a variety of cancer types are currently under evaluation in clinical trials.
The CDKN2B gene locus is altered in up to approximately 60% of bladder cancer, most commonly as a homozygous deletion, and frequently with concurrent deletion of the CDKN2A locus. CDKN2A/CDKN2B loss may be associated with increased sensitivity to CDK4/6 inhibitors. The efficacy and toxicity profiles of these inhibitors in the context of a variety of cancer types are currently under evaluation in clinical trials.
This gene is a known cancer gene.