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cRAF inhibitor

1d
Trial suspension
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BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene)
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BRAF V600E
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Erbitux (cetuximab) • Braftovi (encorafenib) • ZEN-3694
3d
Prolonged response to Pembrolizumab in BRAFV600E microsatellite stable metastatic colorectal cancer following an increase in tumour mutational burden. (PubMed, Oncologist)
Outcomes following progression on chemotherapy and MAPK-targeted therapy with Encorafenib plus Cetuximab remain poor, highlighting an unmet need for effective later-line treatments. We discuss the mechanistic framework by which a subset of BRAFV600E-mutant MSS mCRC may respond to immune checkpoint inhibition through an inflamed immune microenvironment driven by constitutive MAPK signalling. This case illustrates the interplay between tumour-agnostic biomarkers such as TMB-high and tumour-specific context, and highlights the value of longitudinal genomic profiling, including ctDNA, to identify resistance mechanisms and guide treatment selection.
Journal • Tumor mutational burden • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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TMB (Tumor Mutational Burden) • PIK3R1 (Phosphoinositide-3-Kinase Regulatory Subunit 1)
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BRAF V600E • TMB-H • BRAF V600
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Erbitux (cetuximab) • Braftovi (encorafenib)
6d
Efficacy and safety of transarterial chemoembolization plus donafenib with or without camrelizumab for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: a propensity score matching analysis. (PubMed, Front Immunol)
Although the TACE+D+C group exhibited immune-related adverse events (irAEs) (e.g., hypothyroidism and reactive cutaneous capillary endothelial proliferation), no significant differences were observed between the two groups in drug-related TRAEs, TRAEs after TACE, or Grade 3 TRAEs. The TACE+D+C group significantly improves ORR, PFS and OS in uHCC patients with a comparable safety profile to the TACE+D group, while the single-center retrospective design limits generalizability, warranting prospective studies.
Retrospective data • Journal
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AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein)
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AiRuiKa (camrelizumab) • Zepsun (donafenib)
9d
A Phase 1/2 Study of Donafenib in Combination With KN046 in Advanced Gastrointestinal Tumors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=15, Terminated, Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd | N=42 --> 15 | Recruiting --> Terminated; Due to R&D strategy adjustments; no safety issues involved.
Enrollment change • Trial termination
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erfonrilimab (KN046) • Zepsun (donafenib)
10d
Enrollment open
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BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene)
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BRAF V600E • BRAF V600
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Erbitux (cetuximab) • 5-fluorouracil • Braftovi (encorafenib) • irinotecan • leucovorin calcium
10d
Trial initiation date
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BRAF V600E • BRAF V600
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • Erbitux (cetuximab) • Braftovi (encorafenib)
10d
Enrollment change
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Erbitux (cetuximab) • Mektovi (binimetinib) • Braftovi (encorafenib) • Kisqali (ribociclib)
10d
An evaluation of avutometinib in combination with defactinib for KRAS-mutated recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer. (PubMed, Expert Rev Anticancer Ther)
Avutometinib plus defactinib represents a promising targeted therapeutic strategy for recurrent LGSOC, particularly in patients with KRAS-mutant tumors. If confirmed in phase III trials, this combination may establish a molecularly informed disease-specific treatment paradigm with the potential for more durable disease control than existing therapies.
Review • Journal
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KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • NRAS (Neuroblastoma RAS viral oncogene homolog)
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KRAS mutation • BRAF mutation • NRAS mutation
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Avmapki (avutometinib) • Fakzynja (defactinib)
16d
Targeting pancreatic cancer with combined inhibition of EGFR and RAF. (PubMed, PLoS One)
Building on these findings, we investigated the therapeutic benefit of combining the EGFR inhibitor erlotinib with the novel pan-RAF inhibitor LXH-254. hese results contrast with previous reports of efficacy from monotherapies in xenograft models, highlighting the limitations of current preclinical approaches. Our findings underscore the need to develop more effective pathway-targeted inhibitors, and preclinical models that predict clinical outcomes more accurately.
Journal
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase)
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KRAS mutation • KRAS G12D • KRAS G12
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erlotinib • naporafenib (ERAS-254)
17d
New P2 trial
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Qibeian (iparomlimab/tuvonralimab) • Zepsun (donafenib)
18d
Dual Targeting of Akt and MAPK Pathways With Capivasertib and B-Raf Inhibitors Synergistically Suppresses Tumor Growth in B-Raf-Mutated Melanoma Models. (PubMed, Fundam Clin Pharmacol)
This study investigates the synergistic effects of capivasertib, an Akt pathway inhibitor, in combination with B-Raf inhibitors (vemurafenib and encorafenib) in B-Raf-mutated melanoma models. Systemic toxicity analyses revealed no significant changes in body weight or serum markers of pancreatic, kidney, or liver function. These findings establish capivasertib and B-Raf inhibitor combinations as a safe and effective strategy for overcoming resistance B-Raf-mutated melanoma, providing new insights into the potential of dual pathway targeting.
Journal
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BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene)
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Zelboraf (vemurafenib) • Braftovi (encorafenib) • Truqap (capivasertib)
19d
Enrollment change • Trial withdrawal
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BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene)
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BRAF V600
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Mektovi (binimetinib) • Braftovi (encorafenib)