Nanotechnology-mediated targeting of tumor angiogenesis
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Nanotechnology-mediated targeting of tumor angiogenesis
Angiogenesis is disregulated in many diseased states, most notably in cancer. An emerging strategy for the development of therapies targeting tumor-associated angiogenesis is to harness the potential of nanotechnology to improve the pharmacology of chemotherapeutics, including anti-angiogenic agents. Nanoparticles confer several advantages over that of free drugs, including their capability to ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Vascular Cell
سال: 2011
ISSN: 2045-824X
DOI: 10.1186/2045-824x-3-3