RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Nichols, Emma Hitt T1 Understanding K-Ras Structure and Function to Develop New Treatments JF MD Conference Express YR 2014 FD SAGE Publications VO 14 IS 31 SP 6 OP 7 DO 10.1177/155989771431002 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/31/6.abstract AB Although the K-Ras protein has been known for <30 years and is well understood, researchers have been unable to develop effective therapies for cancers that are Ras driven. This article presents an overview of the structure and function of Ras, emphasizing how this information may be important in developing new cancer treatments.