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Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS)

Target
KRAS
Molecular classification
Small GTPase, RAS protein family
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Overview

KRAS encodes a small membrane-associated protein acting as a central node for transmitting growth factor signals from outside the cell into key intracellular signaling cascades controlling proliferation. Its function depends on regulated cycling between inactive GDP-bound and active-GTP bound states—a process disrupted by oncogenic mutations that drive many human cancers through persistent activation of mitogenic/survival pathways.

Other names
c-K-ras2Ki-Ras2KRAS2RASK2
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Mechanism of action

Inhibition of KRAS G12C mutant

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Biological functions

Signal transductionCell proliferationCell differentiationCell survivalMetabolism regulation
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Disease associations

CancerDevelopmental syndromes
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Safety considerations

Resistance to targeted therapiesLack of effective therapies for non-G12C mutationsToxicity of KRAS inhibitors
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Interacting drugs

Sotorasib
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Biomarkers

KRAS mutation status (e.g., G12C, G12D, G12V)KRAS expression levels

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