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ReviewThoracic cancer2020

KRAS oncogene may be another target conquered in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Hanxiao Chen, Jun Zhao

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Review in Thoracic cancer, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. FGTI-2734 Inhibits ERK Reactivation to Overcome Sotorasib Resistance in KRAS G12C Lung Cancer.Journal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Hanxiao ChenKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Departments of Thoracic Medical Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0001-9383-479X
Jun ZhaoKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Departments of Thoracic Medical Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1464-7158
Peking University · CN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS) is one of the most common mutant oncogenes in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The survival of patients with KRAS mutations may be much lower than patients without KRAS mutations. However, due to the complex structure and diverse biological properties, it is difficult to achieve specific inhibitors for the direct elimination of KRAS activity, making KRAS a challenging therapeutic target. At present, with the tireless efforts of medical research, including KRAS G12C inhibitors, immunotherapy and other combination strategies, this dilemma is expected to an end. In addition, inhibition of the downstream signaling pathways of KRAS may be a promising combination strategy. Given the rapid development of treatments, understanding the details will be important to determine the individualized treatment options, including combination therapy and potential resistance mechanisms.

Indexed as

AnimalsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungHumansLung NeoplasmsOncogenesProto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)RatsProto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)KRAS mutationnon-small cell lung cancertargettherapy

Identifiers

PMID33022831
PMCPMC7705909
OpenAlexW3092259894

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