<p>Researchers have comprehensively identified the allosteric control sites found in the protein KRAS. These are highly sought after targets for drug development, representing secret vulnerabilities which can be exploited to control the effects of one of the most important causes of cancer. The study, published in Nature, presents the first complete control map for any protein and is expected to greatly accelerate the discovery of safer, more effective cancer treatments.</p>
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