Scientists uncover mutations that make cancer resistant to therapies targeting KRAS

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Scientists uncover mutations that make cancer resistant to therapies targeting KRAS

A gene called KRAS is one of the most commonly mutated genes in all human cancers, and targeted drugs that inhibit the protein expressed by mutated KRAS have shown promising results in clinical trials, with potential approvals by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration anticipated later this year. Unfortunately, cancer cells often develop additional mutations that make them resistant to such targeted drugs, resulting in disease relapse.

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