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An overview of agents and treatments for PDGFRA-mutated gastrointestinal stromal tumors
31 Aug 2022
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Platelet-derived growth factor receptor A (PDGFRA) mutations occur in approximately 10-15% of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). These tumors with PDGFRA mutations have a different pathogenesis, clinical characteristics, and treatment response compared to tumors with receptor tyrosine kinase protein (KIT) mutations (60-70%). Many clinical studies have investigated the use of tyrosine kinase inhibitors...
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