MECHANISMS LEADING TO ANGIOGEGNESIS IN CANCERS
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https://doi.org/10.56782/pps.20Keywords:
angiogenesis, VEGF, angiopoietin, cancer, anti-angiogenic therapyAbstract
Angiogenesis is a multi-stage process which involves the formation of capillaries from the preexisting vasculature. There can be distinguished a number of functions and substances that stimulate and inhibit this process, known as an angiogenesis stimulator or inhibitor. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), are the main chemical signals that induce blood formation. Among many angiogenesis inhibitors, angiostatin, endostatin and thrombospondin play an important role. It is very important to keep a balance between activators and inhibitors. Large amount of angiogenesis stimulator may cause progression to malignant cancer. Tumor angiogenesis allows for supply of oxygen, nutrients, growth factors, and tumor dissemination to distant sites. Inhibition of angiogenesis appears to be an important prognostic factor in the treatment of cancer.
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