Erasca (ERAS) R&D Update summary
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R&D Update summary
18 Jan, 2026RAS-targeting franchise progress
ERAS-0015 demonstrated 8-20x higher binding affinity to cyclophilin A and 5-10x greater in vivo potency than RMC-6236, with favorable ADME, PK, and tumor distribution properties.
ERAS-4001, a pan-KRAS inhibitor, showed potent inhibition of KRAS in both GTP- and GDP-bound states, achieving tumor stasis and regression in multiple KRAS mutant models.
Both ERAS-0015 and ERAS-4001 show best-in-class or first-in-class potential with strong preclinical potency and favorable pharmacokinetics.
GLP toxicology studies for ERAS-0015 are complete and for ERAS-4001 are near completion, supporting IND filings in H1 2025 and Q1 2025, respectively.
CMC activities for both molecules are advancing per plan, with drug substance and product development ongoing.
Naporafenib clinical development and SEACRAFT trials
SEACRAFT-1 trial in RAS Q61X solid tumors showed a 23% response rate and 71% disease control rate, but did not meet the threshold for a tissue-agnostic indication.
In NRAS mutant melanoma, SEACRAFT-1 showed a 40% response rate (4/10), with three confirmed and one unconfirmed partial response, and 70% of patients remained on treatment at data cutoff.
Mandatory rash prophylaxis reduced grade ≥3 dermatologic toxicities from ~30% to ~12% and drug discontinuations from ~20% to <10%, while increasing dose intensity to nearly 99% for naporafenib and 100% for trametinib.
Median progression-free survival for naporafenib plus trametinib is ~5 months, and median overall survival is 13-14 months, both superior to historical controls.
Naporafenib plus trametinib received Fast Track Designation from the FDA for NRASm melanoma.
Clinical progress and regulatory alignment
Positive Phase 1b SEACRAFT-1 data for naporafenib plus trametinib support the ongoing Phase 3 SEACRAFT-2 trial.
Regulatory alignment with US and European agencies paves the way for potential tissue-specific approval in melanoma; Stage 1 randomized data from SEACRAFT-2 expected in 2025.
SEACRAFT-2, a pivotal trial in NRAS-mutant melanoma, is ongoing with high investigator enthusiasm and on-track site activation.
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