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KRAS is a gene that encodes a protein called KRAS, which is a member of the RAS family of small GTPases. KRAS is involved in various cellular processes, including cell growth, differentiation, and survival. The KRAS gene is located on chromosome 12p12.1 and consists of 18 exons. KRAS is a critical regulator of the MAP kinase signaling pathway, which is involved in cell proliferation and differentiation.

KRAS mutations are one of the most common genetic alterations found in human cancers. Approximately 30% of all human cancers harbor KRAS mutations. The most frequently mutated residues in KRAS are glycine 12 (G12), glycine 13 (G13), and glutamine 61 (Q61). These mutations lead to constitutive activation of KRAS, which results in uncontrolled cell growth and proliferation.

KRAS wildtype refers to the unmutated form of the KRAS gene. In contrast to KRAS mutants, KRAS wildtype does not have the ability to drive cancer growth. However, KRAS wildtype can still play a role in cancer development, as it can interact with other oncogenic proteins and contribute to the overall oncogenic phenotype.

KRAS wildtype is also a target for therapeutic intervention in cancer. Several small molecule inhibitors have been developed to target KRAS wildtype, with the aim of inhibiting its interaction with other oncogenic proteins and reversing the oncogenic phenotype. However, the development of KRAS wildtype inhibitors has been challenging due to the lack of a clear structural target and the presence of compensatory mechanisms in cancer cells.

In summary, KRAS wildtype is the unmutated form of the KRAS gene, which plays a role in cancer development and is a target for therapeutic intervention. KRAS wildtype differs from KRAS mutants in its ability to drive cancer growth and its potential as a therapeutic target.