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Isolation and Culture Expansion of Tumor-specific Endothelial Cells
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[Angiogenesis as part of the tumor "ecosystem" and possibilities to influence it]

P Klener1

  • 11. interní hemato-onkologická klinika 1. LF a VFN a UHKT, Praha. pavel.klener@ruk.cuni.cz

Klinicka Onkologie : Casopis Ceske a Slovenske Onkologicke Spolecnosti
|March 3, 2010
PubMed

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Angiogenesis inhibitors target tumor growth and spread. This review classifies these agents by their mechanism, focusing on VEGF and other anti-angiogenic strategies for cancer therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Tumor growth, invasion, and metastasis are critically dependent on angiogenesis.
  • Significant advancements in developing angiogenesis inhibitors have occurred over the last decade.
  • Understanding the multifaceted nature of angiogenesis is key to developing effective cancer therapies.

Purpose:

  • To classify and review current angiogenesis inhibitors based on their targeted mechanisms within the angiogenic process.
  • To detail the role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and its receptors in tumor angiogenesis.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of diverse anti-angiogenic strategies.

Summary:

  • This review categorizes angiogenesis inhibitors according to their specific targets in the angiogenic cascade.
  • It elaborates on the significance of the VEGF pathway and its receptors.
  • Other strategies discussed include inhibiting endothelial cell proliferation, matrix metalloproteinases, and the use of vascular disrupting agents.

Impact:

  • Provides a structured classification of angiogenesis inhibitors for researchers and clinicians.
  • Highlights key molecular targets and pathways for anti-cancer drug development.
  • Offers insights into a range of therapeutic strategies beyond VEGF inhibition for combating cancer progression.

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