Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Market: Targeted Therapy Drives Exponential Growth
The Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Market (GIST) is witnessing a robust and accelerating growth trajectory, primarily fueled by the paradigm shift from conventional, ineffective chemotherapy to highly effective targeted therapies. GISTs are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, originating from the interstitial cells of Cajal.
Historically difficult to treat, the prognosis was poor until the discovery of the molecular drivers of the disease, specifically activating mutations in the KIT and PDGFRA receptor tyrosine kinase genes, which unlocked the door for precision medicine and dramatically improved patient outcomes and survival rates globally.
The introduction of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), such as imatinib (Gleevec), revolutionized the management of GIST and continues to be the cornerstone of first-line treatment for the majority of patients. This foundational success has propelled intensive research and development into next-generation TKIs (like sunitinib, regorafenib, and ripretinib) designed…
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