WHAT TO KNOW
KRAS G12C: The Unmet Need
3 reasons KRAS G12C is a challenging mutation
KRAS G12C is a driver mutation with poor prognosis in advanced CRC1,2
Continuous regeneration of KRAS G12C may require continuous inhibition in advanced CRC3-5
Heavily pretreated patients need an option that may offer a response* to their KRAS G12C-mutated advanced CRC6
*Based on the phase 1/2 KRYSTAL-1 trial; confirmatory trials remain ongoing.
KRAZATI is intentionally designed to meet the challenge of KRAS G12C
INCREASED ANTITUMOR ACTIVITY WHEN COMBINED WITH CETUXIMAB IN mCRC6,7
KRAZATI + cetuximab had increased antitumor activity in some KRAS G12C-mutated CRC models compared to KRAZATI or cetuximab alone.
LONGEST HALF-LIFE OF ANY APPROVED KRAS G12C INHIBITOR6
A ~24-hour half-life allowed drug levels to be maintained above a target threshold.†‡
IRREVERSIBLE INHIBITION6
KRAZATI covalently binds to the mutant cysteine in KRAS G12C and locks the protein in its inactive state, preventing downstream signaling without affecting wild-type KRAS protein.
OTHER PROPERTY:
CNS PENETRANT8-10
KRAZATI CSF/free plasma concentration ratio was consistent with other agents with known CNS penetration.
†Clinical relevance of pharmacokinetic data is unknown. KRAZATI half-life is 23 hours.6
‡This is a target threshold in preclinical models; target exceeded at KRAZATI 600 mg BID.11
BID=twice-daily; CNS=central nervous system; CRC=colorectal cancer; CSF=cerebrospinal fluid; EGF=epidermal growth factor; EGFR=epidermal growth factor receptor; GDP=guanosine diphosphate; GTP=guanosine triphosphate; mCRC=metastatic colorectal cancer; OS=overall survival.
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- KRAZATI®. Prescribing information. Princeton, NJ. Mirati Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company; 2024.
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