MET (c-Met) protein overexpression is an emerging protein biomarker in non-small cell lung cancer
MET protein (also known as c-Met protein) overexpression (OE) is an emerging clinically relevant biomarker that is targetable with antibody-drug conjugates. c-Met protein's prevalence varies, depending on the different OE thresholds, antibodies, and detection methodologies used. Unlike MET genomic aberrations, MET protein OE is a protein biomarker requiring immunohistochemistry (IHC)-based testing. Herein, we summarize the current evidence on MET protein OE, including prognostic value, heterogeneity, and stability. We also provide key considerations for enabling optimal real-world testing of this IHC-based biomarker.
Authors
- Sue Beruti
- Mary Beth Beasley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2340-1897)
- Ignacio I. Wistuba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3365-6340)
- Peter Ansell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4088-2840)
- Peter B. Illei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4440-9265)
- Kurt A. Schalper (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5692-4833)
- Archana R. Simmons
- Mari A. Mino-Kenudson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9092-2265)
- Ming‐Sound Tsao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9160-5405)
- Lynette M. Sholl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9532-9735)
- Michelle Shiller
Institutions
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
- University Health Network (CA)
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (US)
- Harvard University (US)
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Johns Hopkins Medicine (US)
- Baylor University Medical Center (US)
- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (CA)
- AbbVie (United States) (US)
- Yale University (US)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- npj Precision Oncology
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41698-025-01144-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Liver physiology and pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.32
Funders
- Aptitude Health