Antiangiogenic therapy of brain tumors: the role of bevacizumab

作者:Trevisan Elisa*; Bertero Luca; Bosa Chiara; Magistrello Michela; Pellerino Alessia; Ruda Roberta; Soffietti Riccardo
来源:Neurological Sciences, 2014, 35(4): 507-514.
DOI:10.1007/s10072-014-1627-6

摘要

Angiogenesis is one of the hallmarks of cancer, including brain tumors. Malignant gliomas have the highest degree of vascular proliferation among solid tumors; thus, angiogenic pathways represent an attractive target to interfere with tumor growth. Up to date VEGF pathway targeting with specific drugs has yielded interesting therapeutics results. In particular bevacizumab, a monoclonal antibody against VEGF-A, has shown clinical activity in malignant gliomas, especially glioblastomas, in terms of a high response rate on MRI and a significant increase in progression-free survival.

  • 出版日期2014-4