PIK3CA

Highest pathogenic variant AF is 0.0000021059282

Gene type

protein_coding

Transcript type

protein_coding

Transcript

ENST00000263967

Coding exons

20

Length

91980

Individuals with no LoFs

124789

Homozygous LoFs

0

Heterozygous LoFs

5

Defined

124794

p

0.0000200

Function

FUNCTION: Phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K) that phosphorylates PtdIns (Phosphatidylinositol), PtdIns4P (Phosphatidylinositol 4- phosphate) and PtdIns(4,5)P2 (Phosphatidylinositol 4,5- bisphosphate) to generate phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-trisphosphate (PIP3). PIP3 plays a key role by recruiting PH domain-containing proteins to the membrane, including AKT1 and PDPK1, activating signaling cascades involved in cell growth, survival, proliferation, motility and morphology. Participates in cellular signaling in response to various growth factors. Involved in the activation of AKT1 upon stimulation by receptor tyrosine kinases ligands such as EGF, insulin, IGF1, VEGFA and PDGF. Involved in signaling via insulin-receptor substrate (IRS) proteins. Essential in endothelial cell migration during vascular development through VEGFA signaling, possibly by regulating RhoA activity. Required for lymphatic vasculature development, possibly by binding to RAS and by activation by EGF and FGF2, but not by PDGF. Regulates invadopodia formation through the PDPK1-AKT1 pathway. Participates in cardiomyogenesis in embryonic stem cells through a AKT1 pathway. Participates in vasculogenesis in embryonic stem cells through PDK1 and protein kinase C pathway. Also has serine-protein kinase activity: phosphorylates PIK3R1 (p85alpha regulatory subunit), EIF4EBP1 and HRAS. Plays a role in the positive regulation of phagocytosis and pinocytosis (By similarity). {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:P42337, ECO:0000269|PubMed:21708979, ECO:0000269|PubMed:26593112}.;

Disease

DISEASE: Note=PIK3CA mutations are involved in various type of cancer. Most of the cancer-associated mutations are missense mutations and map to one of the three hotspots: Glu-542; Glu-545 and His-1047. Mutated isoforms participate in cellular transformation and tumorigenesis induced by oncogenic receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) and HRAS/KRAS. Interaction with HRAS/KRAS is required for Ras-driven tumor formation. Mutations increasing the lipid kinase activity are required for oncogenic signaling. The protein kinase activity may not be required for tumorigenesis. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:15016963, ECO:0000269|PubMed:15289301, ECO:0000269|PubMed:15520168, ECO:0000269|PubMed:15712344, ECO:0000269|PubMed:15784156, ECO:0000269|PubMed:15924253, ECO:0000269|PubMed:15930273, ECO:0000269|PubMed:15994075, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16114017, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16322209, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16353168, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16432179, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16533766, ECO:0000269|PubMed:17673550, ECO:0000269|PubMed:19805105, ECO:0000269|PubMed:21708979, ECO:0000269|PubMed:22658544, ECO:0000269|PubMed:22729224}.; DISEASE: Colorectal cancer (CRC) [MIM:114500]: A complex disease characterized by malignant lesions arising from the inner wall of the large intestine (the colon) and the rectum. Genetic alterations are often associated with progression from premalignant lesion (adenoma) to invasive adenocarcinoma. Risk factors for cancer of the colon and rectum include colon polyps, long-standing ulcerative colitis, and genetic family history. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:15930273, ECO:0000269|PubMed:15994075}. Note=The gene represented in this entry may be involved in disease pathogenesis.; DISEASE: Breast cancer (BC) [MIM:114480]: A common malignancy originating from breast epithelial tissue. Breast neoplasms can be distinguished by their histologic pattern. Invasive ductal carcinoma is by far the most common type. Breast cancer is etiologically and genetically heterogeneous. Important genetic factors have been indicated by familial occurrence and bilateral involvement. Mutations at more than one locus can be involved in different families or even in the same case. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:16353168}. Note=Disease susceptibility is associated with variations affecting the gene represented in this entry.; DISEASE: Ovarian cancer (OC) [MIM:167000]: The term ovarian cancer defines malignancies originating from ovarian tissue. Although many histologic types of ovarian tumors have been described, epithelial ovarian carcinoma is the most common form. Ovarian cancers are often asymptomatic and the recognized signs and symptoms, even of late-stage disease, are vague. Consequently, most patients are diagnosed with advanced disease. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:15520168}. Note=Disease susceptibility is associated with variations affecting the gene represented in this entry.; DISEASE: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) [MIM:114550]: A primary malignant neoplasm of epithelial liver cells. The major risk factors for HCC are chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, prolonged dietary aflatoxin exposure, alcoholic cirrhosis, and cirrhosis due to other causes. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:15608678}. Note=The gene represented in this entry may be involved in disease pathogenesis.; DISEASE: Keratosis, seborrheic (KERSEB) [MIM:182000]: A common benign skin tumor. Seborrheic keratoses usually begin with the appearance of one or more sharply defined, light brown, flat macules. The lesions may be sparse or numerous. As they initially grow, they develop a velvety to finely verrucous surface, followed by an uneven warty surface with multiple plugged follicles and a dull or lackluster appearance. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:17673550}. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.; DISEASE: Megalencephaly-capillary malformation-polymicrogyria syndrome (MCAP) [MIM:602501]: A syndrome characterized by a spectrum of anomalies including primary megalencephaly, prenatal overgrowth, brain and body asymmetry, cutaneous vascular malformations, digital anomalies consisting of syndactyly with or without postaxial polydactyly, connective tissue dysplasia involving the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and joints, and cortical brain malformations, most distinctively polymicrogyria. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:22729224, ECO:0000269|PubMed:26593112}. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.; DISEASE: Congenital lipomatous overgrowth, vascular malformations, and epidermal nevi (CLOVE) [MIM:612918]: A sporadically occurring, non-hereditary disorder characterized by asymmetric somatic hypertrophy and anomalies in multiple organs. It is defined by four main clinical findings: congenital lipomatous overgrowth, vascular malformations, epidermal nevi, and skeletal/spinal abnormalities. The presence of truncal overgrowth and characteristic patterned macrodactyly at birth differentiates CLOVE from other syndromic forms of overgrowth. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:22658544}. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.; DISEASE: Cowden syndrome 5 (CWS5) [MIM:615108]: A form of Cowden syndrome, a hamartomatous polyposis syndrome with age-related penetrance. Cowden syndrome is characterized by hamartomatous lesions affecting derivatives of ectodermal, mesodermal and endodermal layers, macrocephaly, facial trichilemmomas (benign tumors of the hair follicle infundibulum), acral keratoses, papillomatous papules, and elevated risk for development of several types of malignancy, particularly breast carcinoma in women and thyroid carcinoma in both men and women. Colon cancer and renal cell carcinoma have also been reported. Hamartomas can be found in virtually every organ, but most commonly in the skin, gastrointestinal tract, breast and thyroid. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:23246288}. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.;