The METeoric rise of MET in lung cancer

Over the years, there has been a continuous increase in clinically relevant driver mutations in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Among these, dysregulated activation of the MET tyrosine kinase receptor has gained importance due to the recent development of quite effective treatments. MET dysregulation encompasses a heterogeneous array of alterations leading to the prolonged activation of the cellular MET (c-MET or MET) receptor...