[Imaging of angiogenesis]

Radiologe. 2001 Feb;41(2):138-45. doi: 10.1007/s001170050956.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Angiogenesis of tumors has gained tremendous attention in the research community over the last years. Novel anti-angiogenic treatment protocols are currently in various phases of clinical testing. Thus, the major challenge for Radiological diagnostics is to develop imaging methods which reliably measure the angiogenic tumor burden as well as tumor response to anti-angiogenic treatment in vivo. This article intends to provide a brief overview of imaging strategies for angiogenesis and anti-angiogenic treatment.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Animals
  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / blood supply*
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / diagnosis*
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / drug therapy
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / pathology

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors