The Challenge of
Targeting KRAS

KRAS remains one of the most challenging oncogenic drivers in cancer therapy. Despite recent breakthroughs in KRAS-targeted inhibitors, tumor heterogeneity, adaptive resistance, and limited preclinical models continue to hinder drug development. Mutations such as G12D, G12C, and G12V drive aggressive tumor growth across colorectal, pancreatic, lung, and ovarian cancers, but conventional models fail to accurately predict patient responses. Addressing these challenges requires preclinical systems that faithfully replicate tumor diversity and resistance mechanisms to optimize therapeutic strategies.

Advantages of Using Patient-Derived
Organoid Technology for KRAS Research

Our patient-derived organoid (PDO) platform provides a clinically relevant, 3D in vitro system that preserves the genetic, phenotypic, and functional characteristics of the original tumor. Unlike traditional 2D cell lines or animal models, PDOs allow for:

  • Better translatability: Models derived directly from patient tissues
  • High-throughput screening capabilities: Scalable testing for efficacy and resistance
  • Longitudinal studies: Evaluation of acquired resistance over time
  • Multi-omic data integration: Generating deeper insights into tumor biology and drug response

HUB Organoids offers a range of KRAS-targeted solutions designed to accelerate drug discovery and development with high clinical relevance.

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CONTENT HIGHLIGHT

Discovery to Breakthrough Designation Therapy with HUB Organoids

Read our Proof-of-concept study that demonstrates how HUB Organoids can streamline the entire preclinical drug development process, resulting in significant savings in time, cost, and resources.

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Comprehensive KRAS Inhibitor Testing Services by HUB Organoids

HUB Organoids offers advanced KRAS Inhibitor Testing Solutions designed to accelerate drug discovery and development. Our extensive KRASmut PDO Biobank comprises over 50 PDOs derived from colorectal, pancreatic, lung, and ovarian cancers provide unmatched diversity and precision for preclinical research. To meet the needs for rapid testing of pan-KRAS inhibitors we have developed KRASmut PDO Screen which utilizes 25 patient-derived organoids (PDOs) with clinically relevant KRAS mutations, such as G12D, G12C, and G12V, to evaluate compound efficacy and optimize therapeutic strategies. Last but not least, to address the challenge of acquired resistance, we have generated Induced Resistance Models by repeat exposure of our PDOs to G12C inhibitors, enabling the study of resistance mechanisms and the development of next-generation KRAS inhibitors.

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Our Solutions

PRESET SCREEN

Pan KRASi Testing

A pre-set, recurrent screening platform leveraging a panel of 25 PDOs carrying clinically relevant KRAS mutations. This high-throughput assay enables:

  • Rapid, cost-effective testing of KRAS inhibitors against diverse patient-derived models
  • Comparative efficacy analysis across multiple cancer indications
  • Standardized, reproducible data to streamline preclinical decision-making

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ADVANCED SOLUTION

Induced Resistance Models

Understanding mechanisms of acquired resistance is critical for developing next-generation KRAS inhibitors. HUB Organoids provides a unique collection of PDOs that have been progressively exposed to approved G12C inhibitors until the emergence of drug resistance.

These models of acquired resistance are available for monodose and combination screening services, enabling:

  • Exploration of secondary resistance mechanisms emerging under treatment pressure
  • Identification of combination strategies to overcome resistance
  • Validation of novel therapeutic approaches for sustained KRAS inhibition

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CUSTOM MODEL SELECTION

KRASmut Panels

A comprehensive biobank of over 50 PDOs from colorectal, pancreatic, lung, and ovarian cancer models, featuring key KRAS driver mutations (G12D, G12C, G12V). These models provide:

  • Diverse tumor backgrounds to assess drug response across cancer types
  • Genetically matched control organoids for comparative analysis
  • Robust in vitro preclinical validation before moving to in vivo studies

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SCIENTIFIC POSTER

Resistant PDO models: Unraveling drug resistance mechanisms for discovering new drug targets


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Partner with HUB Organoids for KRAS Targeted Drug Discovery

HUB Organoids empowers drug developers with clinically relevant preclinical models to advance KRAS-targeted therapies. Whether you need a diverse PDO biobank, high-throughput KRAS screening, or resistance models, our platform provides the predictive tools necessary to improve clinical success rates.

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