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DCC-2618

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC · Phase 3 active Small molecule

DCC-2618 is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets KIT, PDGFRA, and other receptor tyrosine kinases involved in gastrointestinal stromal tumors and other malignancies.

DCC-2618 is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets KIT, PDGFRA, and other receptor tyrosine kinases involved in gastrointestinal stromal tumors and other malignancies. Used for Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), including imatinib-resistant and sunitinib-resistant disease, Advanced systemic mastocytosis.

At a glance

Generic nameDCC-2618
Also known asripretinib, Ripretinib
SponsorDeciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Drug classTyrosine kinase inhibitor
TargetKIT, PDGFRA
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

DCC-2618 selectively inhibits multiple tyrosine kinases including KIT and PDGFRA, which are frequently mutated in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). By blocking these kinases, the drug prevents aberrant signaling that drives tumor cell proliferation and survival. It is designed to overcome resistance mechanisms that develop with earlier-generation KIT inhibitors.

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