Angiogenesis in colorectal cancer: therapeutic implications and future directions

Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2004 Oct;18(5):1087-119, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.hoc.2004.05.002.

Abstract

This article discusses the therapeutic implications and future directions of angiogenesis in colorectal cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / blood supply*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / mortality
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / drug therapy*
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / prevention & control
  • United States / epidemiology
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / physiology

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A