Update of VEGF in digestive system tumors
- VernacularTitle:血管内皮生长因子在消化系肿瘤中的研究进展
- Author:
Wei XU
;
Zheng LIU
;
Guozhong JI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Vascular endothelial growth factor;
Digestive tumors;
Therapy
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(10):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Cancers of the digestive system account for a large portion of malignant tumors in humans,and the trend is on the rise.The formation of neovascularization is the dominant factor in the metastasis of tumors.The vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) is well documented as the most potent inducer of angiogenesis.It promotes the formation of new blood vessels in several aspects,such as proliferation of endothelial cells,endothelial cell migration and increased vascular permeability.So VEGF is regarded as an important factor in the development of digestive system tumors.The purpose of this review is to investigate the relationship between VEGF and digestive system tumors.
