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Conformational Dynamics Allows Sampling of an "Active-like" State by Oncogenic K-Ras-GDP.
Journal of molecular biology - 15 Sept 2022
Grudzien Patrick, Jang Hyunbum, Leschinsky Nicholas, Nussinov Ruth, Gaponenko Vadim
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in K-Ras GTPase replacing Gly12 with either Asp or Val are common in cancer. These mutations decelerate intrinsic and catalyzed GTP hydrolysis, leading to accumulation of K-Ras-GTP in cells. Signaling cascades initiated by K-Ras-GTP promote cell proliferation, survival, and invasion. Despite functional differences between the most frequent G12D mutation and the most aggressive and chemotherapy resistant...
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