Erschienen in:
01.12.2007 | Review
Breast tumour angiogenesis
verfasst von:
Stephen B Fox, Daniele G Generali, Adrian L Harris
Erschienen in:
Breast Cancer Research
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Ausgabe 6/2007
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Abstract
The central importance of tumour neovascularization has been emphasized by clinical trials using antiangiogenic therapy in breast cancer. This review gives a background to breast tumour neovascularization in in situ and invasive breast cancer, outlines the mechanisms by which this is achieved and discusses the influence of the microenvironment, focusing on hypoxia. The regulation of angiogenesis and the antivascular agents that are used in an antiangiogenic dosing schedule, both novel and conventional, are also summarized.