Abstract
Targeting angiogenesis is an evolving field of cancer research. Tumor angiogenesis is considered as an important step in the progression and metastasis of prostate cancer. Several pathways that converge toward promotion of growth, proliferation, and survival of prostate cancer cells have been targeted, including modulation of proangiogenic factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), tyrosine kinases, cytokines, and the extracellular matrix. Accurately measuring antitumor activity remains a challenge with the use of investigational angiogenesis inhibitors in prostate cancer.
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Aragon-Ching, J.B., Dahut, W. (2010). Investigational Angiogenesis Inhibitors. In: Figg, W., Chau, C., Small, E. (eds) Drug Management of Prostate Cancer. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-829-4_20
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