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Episode 23: Undruggable No More - Biologists & Engineers Unite to Successfully Deliver Potent RAS-Cleaving Enzyme

Episode 23: Undruggable No More - Biologists & Engineers Unite to Successfully Deliver Potent RAS-Cleaving Enzyme

FromThe Chain: Protein Engineering Podcast


Episode 23: Undruggable No More - Biologists & Engineers Unite to Successfully Deliver Potent RAS-Cleaving Enzyme

FromThe Chain: Protein Engineering Podcast

ratings:
Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jan 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There are some proteins that still evade scientists in the race for better therapeutics. Some of the most elusive drug targets in cancer research are RAS oncoproteins. In a paper published this July, researchers demonstrated the delivery of an extremely potent pan-RAS-cleaving enzyme, opening the door for the first targeted pan-RAS inhibitor for cancer therapy. In this episode we speak with two of the researchers from this project, a cancer biologist and a protein engineer, to learn what sparked their collaboration and what their system means for the future of cancer biologics. 
Released:
Jan 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (63)

The Chain explores the lives, careers, research, and discoveries of protein engineers and scientists, the impact their work is having on the field, and where the industry is headed. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the newest advancements and to hear the stories that are impacting the world of biologics.