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Biomarkers in tumor angiogenesis and anti-angiogenic therapy

Pircher, Andreas and Hilbe, Wolfgang and Heidegger, Isabel and Drevs, Joachim and Tichelli, André and Medinger, Michael. (2011) Biomarkers in tumor angiogenesis and anti-angiogenic therapy. International journal of molecular sciences, Vol. 12, H. 10. pp. 7077-7099.

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Abstract

Tumor angiogenesis has been identified to play a critical role in tumor growth and tumor progression, and is regulated by a balance of angiogenic and anti-angiogenic cytokines. Among them VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) and its signaling through its receptors are of crucial relevance. Inhibition of VEGF signaling by monoclonal antibodies or small molecules (kinase inhibitors) has already been successfully established for the treatment of different cancer entities and multiple new drugs are being tested in clinical trials. However not all patients are likely to respond to these therapies, but to date there are no reliable biomarkers available to predict therapy response. Many studies integrated biomarker programs in their study protocols, thus several potential biomarkers have been identified which are currently under clinical investigation in prospective randomized studies. This review intends to give an overview of the described potential biomarkers as well as different imaging techniques such as ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging that can indicate benefit, resistance and toxicity to anti-angiogenic therapies.
Faculties and Departments:03 Faculty of Medicine > Bereich Querschnittsfächer (Klinik) > Ehemalige Einheiten Querschnittsfächer (Klinik) > Diagnostische Hämatologie (Tichelli)
03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Klinische Forschung > Bereich Querschnittsfächer (Klinik) > Ehemalige Einheiten Querschnittsfächer (Klinik) > Diagnostische Hämatologie (Tichelli)
UniBasel Contributors:Tichelli, André and Medinger, Michael
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Molecular Diversity Preservation International
ISSN:1422-0067
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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Deposited On:27 Mar 2014 13:13

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