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Unexpected autocrine role of vascular endothelial growth factor in squamous cell carcinoma.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Mar 2009
Arbiser Jack L
Abstract excerpt
Mirones et al. demonstrate that keratinocytes deficient in VEGF are capable of forming tumors but use a distinct form of aneuploidy and signaling to form tumors. This knowledge is important because inhibitors of VEGF, including bevacizumab (anti-VEGF antibodies) and sorafenib (Braf/VEGFR2 kinase inhibitor), have already entered the clinic. These agents may "remodel" tumor signaling.
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