Cancer Gene Therapy
Novel monoclonal antibody offers potential treatment for tumors resistant to VEGF therapy
Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, December 1st, 2011
2011 DEC 1 -- SAN FRANCISCO - Despite the widespread use of current antiangiogenic cancer therapies, many tumors escape this blockade, which is designed to shut down growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors and spread cancer cells. Now, a study reported at the AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference: Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics suggests that targeting a novel antiangiogenic receptor may help patients whose cancer does not respond to existing agents.
The experimental agent, PF-03446962, targets activin receptor-like kinase 1 (ALK-1), which is part of the transforming growth factor ß (TGFß) superfamily of receptors that potentially...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Gene Therapy Weekly
Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2011-12-01)
More Articles from Gene Therapy Weekly
- Gene Therapy
Engineered, drug-secreting blood vessels reverse anemia in mice - Prostate Cancer
New Findings Reported from Third Affiliated Hospital Describe Advances in Prostate Cancer - Gene Therapy
New Findings from Institute for Advanced Medical Sciences Describe Advances in Gene Therapy - Gene Therapy
New Gene Therapy Research from Ohio State University Discussed - Gene Therapy
New Gene Therapy Study Findings Reported from M. Decressac and Co-Authors - Gene Therapy
New Gene Therapy Study Findings Reported from School of Medicine - More from this issue of Gene Therapy Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
