Angiogenesis in liver metastasis of colo-rectal carcinoma

Front Biosci (Landmark Ed). 2013 Jun 1;18(4):1435-43. doi: 10.2741/4190.

Abstract

In liver metastasis of color-rectal carcinoma, angiogenesis is supported by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and E-selectin while it is suppressed by Netrin-4 and LK-68. Sinusoidal endothelial cells and the hepatocyte-derived extracellular matrix support growth of microvessels in liver metastases of color-rectal cancers. Based on these insights, the new treatment for liver metastasis of color-rectal cancers target diverse pathways and molecules of angiogenesis, especially the VEGF pathway. Additional agents target the cyclooxygenase-2 pathway or follow regimens for inhibiting angiogenesis. In this review, we discuss angiogenesis and treatments avaiable for color-rectal liver metastasis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / blood supply*
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors