Pediatric high-grade gliomas: Research reveals effective targeting with avapritinib

Published Date: 28 Mar 2025

Pediatric high-grade gliomas, particularly H3K27M diffuse midline gliomas (DMG), are aggressive malignant brain tumors with a poor prognosis. Previous research suggests that platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) ...

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