Cited by 1,673Angiogenesis and VEGF in CancerLymphatic System and DiseasesCancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism

VEGF-targeted therapy: mechanisms of anti-tumour activity

Ellis, Lee M., Hicklin, Daniel J.·2008·Nature Reviews Cancer

Abstract

Several vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-targeted agents, administered either as single agents or in combination with chemotherapy, have been shown to benefit patients with advanced-stage malignancies. VEGF-targeted therapies were initially developed with the notion that they would inhibit new blood vessel growth and thus starve tumours of necessary oxygen and nutrients. It has become increasingly apparent, however, that the therapeutic benefit associated with VEGF-targeted therapy is complex, and probably involves multiple mechanisms. A better understanding of these mechanisms will lead to future advances in the use of these agents in the clinic.

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  • Monoclonal antibodies targeting VEGF (bevacizumab) or small molecule inhibitors targeting the VEGF receptor have shown clinical benefit in advanced cancer.

    “A classic example of the latter is anti-VEGF-therapy: monoclonal antibodies targeting VEGF (bevacizumab) or small molecule inhibitors targeting the VEGF receptor have shown clinical benefit in advanced cancer (Ellis & Hicklin, 2008).”

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Authors
Ellis, L. M., & Hicklin, D. J.
Affiliations
  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (US)
  • Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (United States) (US)
Corresponding author
  • Ellis, Lee M.
  • Hicklin, Daniel J.
Venue
Nature Reviews Cancer
Published
2008-07-03
Volume
8
Issue
8
Pages
579-591
ISSN
  • 1474-175X (ISSN-L)
  • 1474-1768
OpenAlex
W2012063336
Cited by
1,673
References
5
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FWCI
10.02
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nature reviews. Cancer (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Lymphatic System and Diseases
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cancer Research › Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
Keywords
anti-VEGF therapy, vascular endothelial growth factor, tumor angiogenesis, angiogenesis inhibitors, combination chemotherapy, tumor hypoxia
MeSH terms
Humans, Neoplasms, Angiogenesis Inhibitors, Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A, Protein Kinase Inhibitors

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