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Published on: November 23, 2014
Novel antiangiogenic agents in dermatology
Ricardo L Berrios1, Jack L Arbiser
1Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, 101 Woodruff Cr., Suite 5001, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. rberrio@emory.edu
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Because angiogenesis underlies the pathogenesis of numerous conditions (cancer, psoriasis, macular degeneration), there is a pressing need for continued investigations into angiogenic signaling and potential drug targets. Antiangiogenic agents can be classified as either direct or indirect. Direct antiangiogenics act on untransformed endothelial cells to prevent differentiation and proliferation; indirect antiangiogenics act to inhibit factors involved in proangiogenic signaling. Agents currently available with dermatologic indications are few; while several established and novel biologics targeting various proangiogenic factors are currently being investigated for potential dermatologic uses, but the jury is still out on their efficacy and safety. In this review, we highlight our experience with a group of existing and novel, small molecules that combine several modes of action against angiogenesis in addition to other properties--triarylmethane dyes and fulvene derivatives.
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