Lymphangiogenesis and hemangiogenesis: Potential targets for therapy

Marlys H. Witte, Michael T. Dellinger, Donald M. McDonald, S. David Nathanson, Francesco M. Boccardo, Corradino C C Campisi, Jonathan P. Sleeman, Jeffrey E. Gershenwald

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Abstract

This review updates historical background from century-old observations on embryonic lymphatic system development through current understanding of the molecular basis of lymphvasculogenesis/lymphangiogenesis ("molecular lymphology"), highlighting similarities and differences with analogous blood vasculature processes. Topics covered include molecular mechanisms in lymphatic development, structural adaptations of the lymphatic vasculature to particulate and cellular transport and trafficking, lymphogenous route of clinical cancer spread, preservation of delineated lymphatic pathways during cancer operations, and anti-lymphangiogenesis in cancer therapy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)489-500
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Surgical Oncology
Volume103
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2011

Keywords

  • angiogenesis
  • anti-lymphangiogenesis
  • lymphatic development
  • lymphogenous cancer spread

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Oncology

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