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Antitumor effect of a small-molecule inhibitor of KRASG12D in xenograft models of mucinous appendicular neoplasms

328 views | Jan 25 2024

The profound inhibition of tumor growth in a high-grade PMP xenograft mouse model carrying a KRASG12D mutation by the small-molecule KRASG12D inhibitor MRTX1133 underscores its potent efficacy and supports its potential for clinical translation in treating PMP. [Read the Full Post]

CRISPR screening identifies mechanisms of resistance to KRASG12C and SHP2 inhibitor combinations in non-small cell lung cancer

320 views | Jan 23 2024

The study uncovers that while KRASG12C inhibitors initially exhibit promising responses, combining them with SHP2, PI3K, and CDK4/6 inhibitors extends regression in preclinical models, yet resistance emerges via KRASG12C amplification and MAPK/PI3K pathway alterations, with FGFR1 loss sensitizing and PTEN loss rescuing against the KRASG12C/SHP2 inhibition. [Read the Full Post]

Runx3 Restoration Regresses K-Ras-Activated Mouse Lung Cancers and Inhibits Recurrence

328 views | Jan 02 2024

The study's findings suggest that the restoration of RUNX3 presents a promising therapeutic avenue for effectively treating K-RAS-activated lung cancers by regressing tumors and suppressing recurrence through multifaceted pathways, potentially offering a durable response. [Read the Full Post]

Potential role of Acanthamoeba Rab7

360 views | Dec 26 2023

The study elucidates the pivotal role of AcRab7 in Acanthamoeba castellanii's phagocytosis, endosomal delivery, and cellular physiology, demonstrating its influence on energy production, cell proliferation, and potential implications for understanding related parasitic diseases. [Read the Full Post]

Detection of Ras nanoclustering-dependent homo-FRET using fluorescence anisotropy measurements

304 views | Sep 12 2023

Fluorescence anisotropy-based homo-FRET measurements using Ras-derived constructs labeled with a single fluorescent protein provide a sensitive and advantageous approach to investigate Ras nanoclustering and assess modulators of functional Ras membrane organization. [Read the Full Post]

Targeting of SOS1: from SOS1 Activators to Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras

0 views | Sep 08 2023

Research has led to the development of targeted therapies, including KRAS G12C-directed drugs and SOS1 inhibitors, with potential for treating specific mutations in lung, pancreatic, and colon cancers. [Read the Full Post]

The Therapeutic Landscape for KRAS-Mutated Colorectal Cancers

217 views | Sep 06 2023

The development of selective inhibitors targeting KRAS mutations, such as the FDA-approved Sotorasib and Adagrasib, has shown promise in treating colorectal cancer, but further research is needed to optimize their efficacy and overcome treatment resistance. [Read the Full Post]

Early changes in circulating cell free KRAS G12C predicts response to adagrasib in KRAS mutant non-small cell lung cancer patients

415 views | Sep 06 2023

Early changes in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) levels of KRAS G12C, assessed approximately three weeks into treatment, can predict the likelihood of a favorable objective clinical response in patients with advanced, KRAS G12C mutant lung cancer. [Read the Full Post]

Targeting KRAS in pancreatic cancer: Emerging therapeutic strategies

257 views | Aug 30 2023

This chapter provides an overview of KRAS biochemistry, signaling pathways, different mutations, emerging KRAS-targeted therapies, combination strategies, challenges in KRAS targeting, and future directions with a specific emphasis on pancreatic cancer. [Read the Full Post]

Evaluation of KRASG12C inhibitor responses in novel murine KRASG12C lung cancer cell line models

389 views | Aug 30 2023

The generation of three novel murine KRASG12C-driven lung cancer cell lines provides valuable models for studying and improving therapeutic combination strategies with KRASG12C inhibitors. [Read the Full Post]