Understanding the mechanisms of action of antiangiogenic agents in metastatic colorectal cancer: A clinician’s perspective

Highlights • Mechanisms of action of antiangiogenic agents in metastatic colorectal cancer are reviewed. • Preclinical data and clinical evidence are examined for each agent. • We highlight distinctions in biological mechanism between therapies. • Future directions of targeted antiangiogenic agents...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cancer treatment reviews 2014-10, Vol.40 (9), p.1065-1072
Hauptverfasser: Clarke, J.M, Hurwitz, H.I, Rangwala, F
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Highlights • Mechanisms of action of antiangiogenic agents in metastatic colorectal cancer are reviewed. • Preclinical data and clinical evidence are examined for each agent. • We highlight distinctions in biological mechanism between therapies. • Future directions of targeted antiangiogenic agents are discussed.
ISSN:0305-7372
1532-1967
DOI:10.1016/j.ctrv.2014.07.001