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SynthesisFrontiers in immunology2025

Current status of KRAS G12C inhibitors in NSCLC and the potential for combination with anti-PD-(L)1 therapy: a systematic review.

Fan Zhang, Banglu Wang, Menghuan Wu, Liwen Zhang, Mei Ji

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Synthesis in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

17 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

  1. KRAS G12C inhibitors in KRASFrontiers in immunology · 2026
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  10. Systematic and precise interventions for KRAS-mutant cancers.Experimental hematology & oncology · 2026
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  12. Therapeutic advances with KRASCancer gene therapy · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Fan ZhangDepartment of Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China.
Banglu WangDepartment of Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China.
Menghuan WuDepartment of Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China.
Liwen ZhangDepartment of Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China.
Mei JiDepartment of Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In recent years, precision medicine for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has made significant strides, particularly with advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Targeted 7therapies and Anti-PD-(L)1 Therapies have emerged as vital treatment options, yet KRAS mutations, especially KRAS G12C, have been historically difficult to address. Due to the unique activation mechanism of KRAS G12C has led to the development of specific inhibitors, such as AMG 510 and MRTX849, which show promising therapeutic potential. However, results from the CodeBreaK 200 Phase III trial indicated that AMG 510 did not significantly improve overall survival compared to docetaxel. Resistance after prolonged use of KRAS G12C inhibitors continues to pose a challenge, prompting interest in new drugs and combination strategies. KRAS mutations can impair tumor-infiltrating T cell function and create an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, making the combination of KRAS G12C inhibitors with anti-PD-(L)1 therapies particularly appealing. Preliminary data suggest these combinations may enhance both survival and quality of life, though safety concerns remain a barrier. Ongoing research is crucial to refine treatment regimens and identify suitable patient populations. This review focuses on the development of KRAS G12C inhibitors in monotherapy and combination therapies for NSCLC, discussing major clinical trials and future research directions.

Indexed as

Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsB7-H1 AntigenCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsLung NeoplasmsProto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)AnimalsHumansMutationTumor MicroenvironmentB7-H1 AntigenCD274 protein, humanImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsKRAS protein, humanProto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)anti-PD-(L)1 therapiescombination therapyKRAS G12C inhibitorsnon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)targeted therapies

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PMID40303413
PMCPMC12037499

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