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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, a Key Modulator of the Anti-Tumor Immune Response

Mannon GeindreauFrançois GhiringhelliMélanie Bruchard

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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor AAngiogenesisAngiogenesis InhibitorsVascular permeabilityReviewAdaptive Immunityimmune responsechemistry.chemical_compoundangiogenesisNeoplasmsVEGF Signaling PathwayInducerBiology (General)SpectroscopyNeovascularization Pathologicvascular endothelial growth factorGeneral MedicineSorafenibComputer Science ApplicationsBevacizumabGene Expression Regulation NeoplasticVascular endothelial growth factorVascular endothelial growth factor AChemistrySignal TransductionQH301-705.5Recombinant Fusion ProteinsAntibodies Monoclonal HumanizedCatalysisCapillary PermeabilityInorganic ChemistryImmune systemmedicineHumansImmunologic FactorscancerPhysical and Theoretical ChemistryMolecular BiologyQD1-999Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-1business.industryOrganic ChemistryEndothelial CellsCancermedicine.diseaseImmunity InnateReceptors Vascular Endothelial Growth FactorchemistryCancer researchbusiness

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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.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2021-05-01International Journal of Molecular Sciences
10.3390/ijms22094871https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/9/4871