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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Family and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Cristina-Stefania Dumitru1, Marius Raica2
1Department of Microscopic Morphology/Histology, Angiogenesis Research Center, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania cristina-stefania.dumitru@umft.ro.
Abstract:
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a common cancer characterized by increased angiogenesis. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a key regulator of angiogenesis and has not been extensively studied in HNSCC. This review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the VEGF family and its involvement in HNSCC. It discusses the significance of angiogenesis in HNSCC and the potential implications of VEGF family members, including VEGF-A, VEGF-B, VEGF-C, and VEGF-D, in tumor progression and angiogenic processes. The review highlights the need for further investigation to elucidate the specific functions and therapeutic implications of the VEGF family in HNSCC, which can ultimately contribute to development of novel therapeutic strategies for this type of cancer.
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