Advancing KRAS Modulation: Expanding Chemical Space toward Broad-Spectrum RAS-Driven Oncology
KRAS remains a central yet formidable oncogenic driver across multiple cancer types. Patent application WO 2026/039365 A1 discloses a structurally diverse class of small molecules designed to modulate KRAS activity across both mutant and wild-type forms. By expanding chemical flexibility and introducing versatile binding modes, this invention supports therapeutic intervention in RAS-driven malignancies. The disclosed compounds represent a meaningful advance toward deeper pathway suppression and broader clinical applicability.
Authors
- Anna C. Renner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4971-9609)
- Robert B. Kargbo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5539-6343)
Institutions
- Dakota State University (US)
- North Dakota State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters
- Published
- 2026-04-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.6c00170
- Primary Topic
- Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
- Type
- article
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