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angiogenesis inhibitor
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angiogenesis inhibitor,
a group of drugs that prevent the growth of new blood vessels into a solid tumor.

angiogenesis inhibitor
Oncology A chemotherapy adjuvant which inhibits the angiogenesis required for tumor growth and survive, especially for metastastatic tumors See CAI, CM101, IFN-alpha, IL-12, Marimastat, Pentosan polysulfate, Platelet factor 4, Thalidomide, TNP-470.


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Increasing numbers of researchers are investigating purified naturally occurring bioactive compounds--peptides, carbohydrates, lipids and the like--mostly present in raw food products and food consumed by some cultures, as potential anti-angiogenic ingredients.
Although a few other anti-angiogenic molecules have suppressed tumor growth in animal experiments, they have for the most part triggered a wide array of biochemical side effects.
com/reports/c66739) has announced the addition of Triple Analysis: Apoptosis Agents, Protein Kinase Inhibitors and Anti-Angiogenic Agents in Oncology to their offering.
 
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