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Angiogenesis
Research on angiogenesis published by S. Sharma et al
February 10th, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "Angiogenesis is recognized as an important biological process that allows growth of a tumor beyond an initial small size. PTK787/ZK222584, a potent orally active angiogenesis inhibitor capable of inhibiting all known isoforms of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) receptor, belongs to the class of aminophthalazines." "This study investigated a combination of chemotherapy (Cisplatin and Pemetrexed) with PTK787/ZK222584. Eight patients were enrolled but PTK787/ZK222584 dose could not be escalated as planned because of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) observed on the first dose level. Limited pharmacokinetic...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-02-10)
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