Understanding Targeted Therapy: What Drugs Are Protein Kinase Inhibitors?
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As of early 2024, the U.S. FDA had approved 80 small molecule protein kinase inhibitors, revolutionizing treatment for many diseases [1.3.4]. So, what drugs are protein kinase inhibitors? They are a class of targeted therapy that block enzymes essential for cell signaling, growth, and division [1.2.1].