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Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
|February 1, 1983
Summary
Researchers are exploring tumor vascularization inhibitors to target solid tumors. This review highlights the growing understanding and therapeutic potential of interfering with tumor blood vessel formation.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Vascular Biology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Solid tumor vascularity has been known for over a century.
- The significance of tumor vascularization has gained recognition in the last 15 years.
- Chemical interference with tumor vascularization has emerged as a possibility in the last 6 years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the emerging field of tumor vascularization inhibitors.
- To discuss the therapeutic potential of targeting tumor blood vessel formation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on tumor vascularization inhibitors.
- Analysis of the historical and recent advancements in the field.
Main Results:
- The field of tumor vascularization inhibitors is rapidly developing.
- Interference with tumor blood vessel formation presents a promising therapeutic strategy.
Conclusions:
- Targeting tumor vascularization is a key area of cancer research.
- Further development of tumor vascularization inhibitors is warranted.