CD117, also known as c-kit, is a protein that acts as a receptor on the surface of specific cells in the body. It is involved in cell growth, survival, and development, particularly in cells that form part of the blood, skin, and digestive system. This protein plays a critical role in normal cell function, especially …
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Background: A gastrointestinal stromal tumour, or GIST, is a type of cancer that starts in the digestive tract. The most common places for GISTs to develop are the stomach and small intestine, but they can occur anywhere along the digestive tract. GISTs are different from other types of tumours because they start in special cells …
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