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Current Cancer Drug Targets

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ISSN (Print): 1568-0096
ISSN (Online): 1873-5576

Antiangiogenic Therapeutic Approaches in Multiple Myeloma

Author(s): Domenico Ribatti, Giuseppe Mangialardi and Angelo Vacca

Volume 12, Issue 7, 2012

Page: [768 - 775] Pages: 8

DOI: 10.2174/156800912802429346

Price: $65

Abstract

Angiogenesis is a constant hallmark of multiple myeloma (MM) progression and has prognostic potential. The pathophysiology of MM-induced angiogenesis involves both direct production of angiogenic cytokines by plasma cells and their induction within the bone marrow microenvironment. An improved understanding of the importance of angiogenesis-related signaling in MM has allowed for the rational use of antiangiogenic therapies in this tumor. This review article summarizes the literature data concerning the employment of the most important antiangiogenic therapeutic agents actually used in preclinical models and clinical settings for the treatment of MM.

Keywords: Angiogenesis, antiangiogenesis, bortezomib, lenalinomide, multiple myeloma, thalidomide, thyrosine kinase inhibitors, zoledronic acid, chorioallantoic membrane, Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, Platelet-derived growth factor receptor, Hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha, chorioallantoic membrane.


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