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The multifaceted landscape behind imatinib resistance in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs): A lesson from ripretinib.
Pharmacology & therapeutics - 1 Aug 2023
Di Vito Aldo, Ravegnini Gloria, Gorini Francesca, Aasen Trond, Serrano César, Benuzzi Eva, Coschina Emma, Monesmith Sarah, Morroni Fabiana, Angelini Sabrina, Hrelia Patrizia
Abstract excerpt
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare mesenchymal sarcomas and the gold-standard treatment is represented by tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Unfortunately, first-line treatment with the TKI imatinib usually promotes partial response or stable disease rather than a complete response, and resistance appears in most patients. Adaptive mechanisms are immediately relevant at the beginning of imatinib...
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