Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9404585 | Surgery | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Human pancreatic cancer cells secrete VEGF at biologically relevant high levels. AS-3 therapy normalizes plasma VEGF and decreases neoangiogenesis, thereby reducing tumor growth and metastasis and improving survival. AS-3-treated animals developed no ascites, suggesting decreased vascular permeability by reducing VEGF expression in pancreatic cancer cells.
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Authors
Hubert G. MD, O. Joe MD, Rizwan PhD, Birgit Hotz, Thomas MD, Heinz J. MD, Parkash S. MD, Howard A. MD,