Binding kinetics enable tumor-selective MAPK and growth suppression by a Type 1 RAF Inhibitor
Mathieu Desaunay, Tara Peters, Evangelia Matenoglou, Beau Baars, Bijaya Gaire, Ana Orive-Ramos, Li Ren, Joseph P. Lyssikatos, Michael Burkard, Dalton Dacus, Matthew J. Sale, Stuart A. Aaronson, Frank P. McCormick, Evripidis Gavathiotis, Stefan David Gross, Poulikos I. Poulikakos
This study identifies ELV-3111, a Type 1 RAF inhibitor that selectively suppresses MAPK and tumor growth by exploiting distinct binding kinetics, showing efficacy in RAS-mutant and BRAF-mutant models.
bioRxiv · Oct 6, 2026 · PreprintCancer Biology