Trends in Molecular Medicine

Statins suppress colon tumors by inhibiting KRAS condensates

Abstract

The unclear regulatory and transport mechanisms of Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS) limit a comprehensive understanding of KRAS activity and the development of inhibitors. Wang et al. reported that farnesylation-induced KRAS phase separation drives colon cancer progression and resistance to G12C inhibitors. Statins can block this process, suppress tumor growth, and reverse drug resistance.

The paper

Central South University

Trends in Molecular Medicine, 13 Aug 2026

doi.org/10.1016/j.molmed.2026.07.007PubMed 42595641