Published in Cancer Weekly, July 4th, 2006
Study 1: According to recent research from the United States, circulating endothelial cells (CECs) and progenitor cells may function as biomarkers for antiangiogenic therapy.
"CECs and progenitor cells are currently evaluated as potential biomarkers of antiangiogenic therapy. CD146 is considered a panendothelial-specific marker, but its utility as a CEC marker in cancer patients remains unclear. We analyzed the expression of CD146 on mononuclear blood cells, primary tissue endothelial cells, and malignant and normal tissues by flow cytometric and...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2006-07-04)
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