Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, a Key Modulator of the Anti-Tumor Immune Response.
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Date publication
mai 2021
Journal
International journal of molecular sciences
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr GHIRINGHELLI François, Dr BRUCHARD Mélanie
Tous les auteurs :
Geindreau M, Ghiringhelli F, Bruchard M
Lien Pubmed
Résumé
During tumor growth, angiogenesis is required to ensure oxygen and nutrient transport to the tumor. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is the major inducer of angiogenesis and appears to be a key modulator of the anti-tumor immune response. Indeed, VEGF modulates innate and adaptive immune responses through direct interactions and indirectly by modulating protein expressions on endothelial cells or vascular permeability. The inhibition of the VEGF signaling pathway is clinically approved for the treatment of several cancers. Therapies targeting VEGF can modulate the tumor vasculature and the immune response. In this review, we discuss the roles of VEGF in the anti-tumor immune response. In addition, we summarize therapeutic strategies based on its inhibition, and their clinical approval.
Mots clés
angiogenesis, cancer, immune response, vascular endothelial growth factor
Référence
Int J Mol Sci. 2021 May 4;22(9):