2025 Spring International Convention of
The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea

2025 Spring
International Convention of PSK

04.21(MON) - 04.22(TUE)
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Abstracts

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Targeting KRAS mutant cancer via AMPK-dependent macropinocytosis enhancement

  • Ha Rin Kim*1,2
  • 1Applied Chemistry Biopharmaceutical major, Kookmin University, Seoul, Korea
  • 2College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea

KRAS mutations drive multiple cancers, yet effective targeted therapies remain elusive. Given the heightened macropinocytosis in KRAS-mutant tumors, we leveraged this feature to enhance drug delivery using MPD1, an albumin-binding, caspase-3 cleavable peptide-doxorubicin conjugate. MPD1 enters tumor cells via macropinocytosis, triggering apoptosis and self-amplifying drug release through caspase-3 activation. We discovered that DNA-PK inhibitor (DNA-PKi) selectively enhances albumin uptake in KRAS-mutant cancers by activating AMPK, an energy sensor inducing nutrient scavenging. This synergistic effect increased MPD1 accumulation in KRAS-mutant tumors, overcoming tumor heterogeneity. Combination therapy of MPD1 and DNA-PKi achieved 100% complete remission in KRAS-mutant TNBC xenografts, highlighting its clinical potential. Our findings reveal a dual role of DNA-PKi: blocking DNA repair and enhancing macropinocytosis for drug delivery. This strategy provides a promising approach for treating PI3K-activated cancers, including KRAS-mutant tumors.


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2025 Spring Convention

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Conference infomation

Conference Schedule
Apr. 21(Mon) ~ 22(Tue), 2025
Conference Venue
Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center (EXCO) 10 Exco-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea
Location
Early Registration Period
Feb. 24(Mon) ~ Mar. 21(Fri), 2025
Abstract Submission Period
Feb. 24(Mon) ~ Mar. 21(Fri), 2025
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