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Targeting KRAS Diversity: Covalent Modulation of G12X and Beyond in Cancer Therapy

Covalent Modifiers

In 2013, Shokat and co-workers achieved a groundbreaking feat by covalently targeting a previously undiscovered allosteric pocket (switch II pocket (SWIIP)) of KRASG12C. This breakthrough led to the development and approval of sotorasib (AMG510) and adagrasib (MRTX849), revolutionizing the treatment of KRASG12C-dependent lung cancer.

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Gene editing extends lifespan in mouse model of prion disease

Broad Institute

Not long after the development of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing in 2013, Vallabh and Minikel began thinking about whether CRISPR could be used to disrupt the gene encoding the prion protein. Theres still a long way to go to make this a therapy, Minikel said. Tags: Neurodegeneration Rare Disease Gene therapy Nature Medicine.

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Bayer and Broad Institute extend cancer therapy research collaboration

Broad Institute

Bayer and Broad Institute extend cancer therapy research collaboration By Corie Lok November 2, 2023 Breadcrumb Home Bayer and Broad Institute extend cancer therapy research collaboration Long-standing industry-academia collaboration has already resulted in three clinical oncology candidates.

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Older Siblings Made Possible Just-Approved Gene Therapy for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

PLOS: DNA Science

The Food and Drug Administration just announced approval of Lenmeldy (atidarsagene autotemcel), a gene therapy to treat the neurological condition metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). The history of gene therapy for MLD is compelling – DNA Science covered it for Rare Disease Day in 2021, here. She passed away in 2013.

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Gamma delta T cells: a rising star in cancer therapy

Drug Target Review

Over the past 25 years, T-cell therapies have gained significant ground in the treatment of cancer. Preclinical research on γδ T cells has made great strides since the cells were first identified in the 1980s, with γδ T-cell therapies from several companies, including IN8bio, now in or nearing clinical trials for various cancers.

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Breakthrough for pancreatic cancer treatment

Drug Target Review

Dr Kevan Shokat, professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, who led the study, explained: “We’ve worked for ten years to bring pancreatic cancer therapies up to speed with therapies for other cancers…This breakthrough is the first to target G12D and gives us a firm foothold to fight this devastating mutation.”

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ESMO Reflections: Glimmers of Hope with the Next Wave of I-O Therapies?

LifeSciVC

Relatlimab has been in the clinic since late 2013, where similar questions have existed about the mechanism due to an absence of disclosures of single-agent pharmacodynamic and efficacy data. The post ESMO Reflections: Glimmers of Hope with the Next Wave of I-O Therapies? appeared first on LifeSciVC.