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BPR1J373, a novel multitargeted kinase inhibitor, effectively suppresses the growth of gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
Cancer science - 1 Nov 2018
Tsai Hui-Jen, Jiaang Weir-Torn, Shih Neng-Yao, Fletcher Jonathan A, Lin Ming-Jon, Yang Ming-Yu, Chen Chiung-Tong, Hsu Tsu-An John, Wu Chun-Chieh, Lin Hui-You, Chen Li-Tzong
Abstract excerpt
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of KIT-driven cancer. KIT gene mutations are found in approximately 80% of GISTs, and most of these mutations occur in exon 9 and exon 11. Imatinib has been successfully used as a first-line treatment for advanced GIST, with a significant improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival. However, disease progression might develop due to primary or...
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