Angiogenesis pp 307-310 | Cite as

Inhibition of VEGF Signal Transduction

Identification of ZD4190
  • Stephen R. Wedge
  • Donald J. Ogilvie
Part of the Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology book series (AEMB, volume 476)

Abstract

There is a significant unmet need for cytostatic (i.e. non-cytotoxic) therapy to stabilise or slow the progression of solid tumour disease, particularly in non-hormone dependent cancers. Anti-angiogenics are one approach which might satisfy this need. Experience from the anti-hormonal cytostatics suggests that chronic dosing will be required and hence oral delivery of drug is preferable. Side effects will also need to be compatible with the clinical benefit.

Keywords

Tumour Xenograft Model Chronic Dose VEGF Signalling Human Tumour Xenograft Model Femur Growth Plate 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Stephen R. Wedge
    • 1
  • Donald J. Ogilvie
    • 1
  1. 1.Cancer and Infection Research DepartmentAstraZeneca PharmaceuticalsAlderley Park MacclesfieldUK

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