title: B-RAF and melanocytic neoplasia.
abstract: High frequency of B-RAF gene mutations has recently been identified in benign melanocytic nevi and melanoma. This review focuses on clinical studies that evaluate the role of B-RAF in melanocytic neoplasia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032, USA.
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gill
authors.forename: Julide Tok
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Celebi
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics*; D009154:Mutation; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000235:genetics; D048493:Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf / Q000235:genetics*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics*
chemical_list: C482119:BRAF protein, human; D048493:Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf