Cancer Discovery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 698 - 700
Published: May 1, 2024
Summary:
In
this
issue,
Rubinson,
Tanaka,
and
colleagues
demonstrate
that
differences
among
G12C
inhibitors
rely
on
their
ability
to
covalently
bind
not
only
mutant
KRAS
but
also
NRAS
HRAS,
proposing
sotorasib
as
a
potent
inhibitor.
See
related
article
by
Rubinson
et
al.,
p.
727
(6).
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 2211 - 2211
Published: June 13, 2024
Among
professional
antigen-presenting
cells,
dendritic
cells
(DCs)
orchestrate
innate
and
adaptive
immunity
play
a
pivotal
role
in
anti-tumor
immunity.
DCs
are
heterogeneous
population
with
varying
functions
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
Tumor-associated
differentiate
developmentally
functionally
into
three
main
subsets:
conventional
(cDCs),
plasmacytoid
(pDCs),
monocyte-derived
(MoDCs).
There
two
major
subsets
of
cDCs
TME,
cDC1
cDC2.
is
critical
for
cross-presenting
antigens
to
activate
cytotoxic
CD8+
T
also
required
priming
earlier
CD4+
certain
solid
tumors.
cDC2
vital
multiple
models.
pDC
unique
subset
produces
type
I
IFN
through
TLR7
TLR9.
Studies
have
shown
that
pDCs
related
immunosuppression
TME
secretion
immunosuppressive
cytokines
by
promoting
regulatory
cells.
MoDCs
separately
from
monocytes
response
inflammatory
cues
infection.
Also,
can
cross-prime
In
this
review,
we
summarize
DCs.
We
discuss
different
DC
shaping
cell
targeting
potential
immunotherapeutic
benefits
against
cancer.
Current Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(4), P. 2024 - 2046
Published: April 3, 2024
KRAS
is
a
small
GTPase
that
among
the
most
commonly
mutated
oncogenes
in
cancer.
Here,
we
discuss
biology,
therapeutic
avenues
to
target
it,
and
mechanisms
of
resistance
tumors
employ
response
inhibition.
Several
strategies
are
under
investigation
for
inhibiting
oncogenic
KRAS,
including
molecule
compounds
targeting
specific
mutations,
pan-KRAS
inhibitors,
PROTACs,
siRNAs,
PNAs,
mutant
KRAS-specific
immunostimulatory
strategies.
A
central
challenge
effectiveness
frequent
development
these
treatments.
Direct
can
involve
mutations
reduce
drug
efficacy
or
copy
number
alterations
increase
expression
KRAS.
Indirect
arise
from
rescue
KRAS-dependent
cells
either
by
reactivating
same
signaling
via
alternative
pathways.
Further,
non-mutational
forms
take
form
epigenetic
marks,
transcriptional
reprogramming,
within
tumor
microenvironment.
As
possible
inhibit
expand,
understanding
nuances
paramount
both
enhanced
therapeutics
innovative
combinations.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(45), P. 33429 - 33448
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
this
review,
we
wish
to
compile
examples
of
chiral
medicines
approved
by
the
FDA
in
years
2022
and
2023
with
an
emphasis
on
their
synthesis
along
information
induction
as
well
enantiomeric
excess.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 436 - 436
Published: March 1, 2024
Lung
cancer
remains
a
formidable
global
health
challenge
that
necessitates
inventive
strategies
to
improve
its
therapeutic
outcomes.
The
conventional
treatments,
including
surgery,
chemotherapy,
and
radiation,
have
demonstrated
limitations
in
achieving
sustained
responses.
Therefore,
exploring
novel
approaches
encompasses
range
of
interventions
show
promise
enhancing
the
outcomes
for
patients
with
advanced
or
refractory
cases
lung
cancer.
These
groundbreaking
can
potentially
overcome
resistance
offer
personalized
solutions.
Despite
rapid
evolution
emerging
therapies,
persistent
challenges
such
as
resistance,
toxicity,
patient
selection
underscore
need
continued
development.
Consequently,
landscape
therapy
is
transforming
introduction
precision
medicine,
immunotherapy,
innovative
modalities.
Additionally,
multifaceted
approach
involving
combination
therapies
integrating
targeted
agents,
immunotherapies,
traditional
cytotoxic
treatments
addresses
heterogeneity
while
minimizing
adverse
effects.
This
review
provides
brief
overview
latest
are
reshaping
treatment.
As
these
progress
through
clinical
trials
integrated
into
standard
care,
potential
more
effective,
targeted,
comes
focus,
instilling
renewed
hope
facing
challenging
diagnoses.
Lung
cancer
remains
a
formidable
global
health
challenge
that
necessitates
inventive
strategies
to
improve
therapeutic
outcomes.
Conventional
treatments,
including
surgery,
chemotherapy,
and
radiation,
have
demonstrated
limitations
in
achieving
sustained
responses.
Therefore,
the
explora-tion
of
novel
approaches
encompasses
range
interventions
show
promise
enhancing
outcomes
for
patients
with
lung
cancer,
particularly
those
facing
advanced
or
refractory
cases.
These
groundbreaking
hold
potential
overcome
resistance
offer
personalized
solutions.
Despite
rapid
evolution
emerging
therapies,
persistent
challenges
such
as
resistance,
toxicity,
patient
selection
underscore
need
continued
development.
Consequently,
landscape
therapy
is
transforming
in-troduction
precision
medicine,
immunotherapy,
innovative
modalities.
Addi-tionally,
multifaceted
approach
involving
combination
therapies
through
integration
tar-geted
agents,
immunotherapies,
traditional
cytotoxic
treatments
addresses
heterogeneity
while
minimizing
adverse
effects.
This
review
provides
brief
overview
latest
are
reshaping
treatment.
As
these
progress
clinical
trials
integrate
into
standard
care,
more
effective,
targeted,
comes
focus,
instilling
renewed
hope
challenging
diagnoses.
Annals of Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
58(6), P. 622 - 635
Published: Sept. 12, 2023
Objective:
To
evaluate
the
safety
and
efficacy
of
novel
KRAS-targeting
agents,
sotorasib
adagrasib,
in
treating
KRAS
G12C-mutated
non–small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC).
Data
Sources:
A
comprehensive
English-based
literature
search
PubMed
Clinicaltrials.gov
between
January
2000
July
2023
was
conducted
using
terms
sotorasib,
Lumakras,
AMG
510,
Krazati,
MRTX849.
Study
Selection
Extraction:
Relevant
prescribing
information,
clinical
trials,
treatment
guidelines
were
evaluated.
Synthesis:
Sotorasib
adagrasib
received
accelerated
US
Food
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
approval
following
pivotal
phase
I/II
trials.
Sotorasib,
a
first-in-class
inhibitor,
demonstrated
an
overall
response
rate
(ORR)
41%
progression-free
survival
(PFS)
6.3
months.
In
III
confirmatory
trial,
showed
significantly
longer
PFS
compared
with
docetaxel
(5.6
vs.
4.5
months;
P
=
0.0017).
Adagrasib
produced
ORR
42.9%
6.5
Both
drugs
present
unique
profiles,
common
toxicities,
including
diarrhea,
musculoskeletal
pain,
fatigue,
hepatotoxicity.
Relevance
to
Patient
Care
Clinical
Practice:
With
mutations
being
among
most
oncogenic
alterations
NSCLC,
offer
new
therapeutic
avenues
for
this
previously
“undruggable”
target.
Current
list
as
second-line
options
patients
confirmed
NSCLC.
Additional
studies
are
required
further
differentiate
profiles
these
2
agents
identify
their
optimal
place
therapy.
Conclusion:
promising
outcomes
targeting
constitutively
active
G12C
driver,
underscoring
need
research
optimize
application
high-risk
population.