Although previous attempts to therapeutically target RAS proteins — which are frequently mutationally activated in cancer — have been unsuccessful, recent advances in our understanding of these signalling proteins have led to a renewed interest in RAS-targeted therapies. Der and colleagues discuss progress with a range of established and emerging strategies to interfere with RAS function, and highlight the most promising avenues for future anticancer drug discovery efforts.
- Adrienne D. Cox
- Stephen W. Fesik
- Channing J. Der