Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3978793 | Bulletin du Cancer | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Angiogenesis is crucial for the growth and metastasis of many cancers. A series of new inhibitors of angiogenesis are now in intensive development. Recent preclinical studies suggest that frequent administration of certain conventional cytotoxic agents at low doses increases their putative antiangiogenic activity. Moreover, many clinical trials confirm efficacy of this metronomic chemotherapy in terms of clinical benefice and survival prolongation. Combining metronomic chemotherapy with hormonotherapy, angiogenesis inhibitors and radiotherapy increases efficacy. Many biomarkers are used to predict optimal drugs and appropriate use of them. This review describes experimental and clinical studies published and discuss its potential uses and limits.
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Authors
Zineb Benbrahim, Christophe Massard, Omar El Mesbahi,