Simultaneous Covalent Modification of K-Ras(G12D) and K-Ras(G12C) with Tunable Oxirane Electrophiles.
Yu, Z., He, X., Wang, R., Xu, X., Zhang, Z., Ding, K., Zhang, Z.M., Tan, Y., Li, Z.(2023) J Am Chem Soc 145: 20403-20411
- PubMed: 37534597 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.3c05899
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
8JGD, 8JHL - PubMed Abstract: 
Owing to their remarkable pharmaceutical properties compared to those of noncovalent inhibitors, the development of targeted covalent inhibitors (TCIs) has emerged as a powerful method for cancer treatment. The K-Ras mutant, which is prevalent in multiple cancers, has been confirmed to be a crucial drug target in the treatment of various malignancies. However, although the K-Ras(G12D) mutation is present in up to 33% of K-Ras mutations, no covalent inhibitors targeting K-Ras(G12D) have been developed to date. The relatively weak nucleophilicity of the acquired aspartic acid (12D) residue in K-Ras may be the reason for this. Herein, we present the first compound capable of covalently engaging both K-Ras(G12D) and K-Ras(G12C) mutants. Proteome profiling revealed that this compound effectively conjugates with G12C and G12D residues, modulating the protein functions in situ . These findings offer a unique pathway for the development of novel dual covalent inhibitors.
Organizational Affiliation: 
International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development (MOE), Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China.