# Loss of NF1 in Cutaneous Melanoma Is Associated with RAS Activation and MEK Dependence

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/loss-of-nf1-in-cutaneous-melanoma-is-associated-with-ras-activation-and-mek/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Moriah H. Nissan,Christine A. Pratilas,Alexis M. Jones,Ricardo J. Ramirez,Helen Won,Cailian Liu,Shakuntala Tiwari,Li Ren Kong,Aphrothiti J. Hanrahan,Zhan Yao,Taha Merghoub,Antoni Ribas,Paul B. Chapman,Rona Yaeger,Barry S. Taylor,Nikolaus Schultz,Michael F. Berger,Neal Rosen,David B. Solit |
| Citations | 312 |
| DOI | 10.1158/0008-5472.can-13-2625 |
| Fields | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,Medicine |
| Open Access | true |
| OA Status | bronze |
| OA URL | https://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/canres/74/8/2340.full.pdf |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2164992866 |
| PMID | 24576830 |
| Type | article |
| Year | 2014 |

## Paper authors

- [Michael F. Berger](https://scholariq.org/researchers/michael-f-berger/)
- [Christine A. Pratilas](https://scholariq.org/researchers/christine-a-pratilas/)

## Paper journal

- [Cancer Research](https://scholariq.org/journals/cancer-research/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Melanoma and MAPK Pathways](https://scholariq.org/topics/melanoma-and-mapk-pathways/)

## Paper topics

- [Melanoma and MAPK Pathways](https://scholariq.org/topics/melanoma-and-mapk-pathways/)
- [Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management](https://scholariq.org/topics/cutaneous-melanoma-detection-and-management/)
- [Cellular Mechanics and Interactions](https://scholariq.org/topics/cellular-mechanics-and-interactions/)

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