Biomarkers can Reveal Timing for Cancer Drugs to Act

A biomarker named CD109 that can visualize blood vessel activity can optimize the timing of anticancer therapies including anti-angiogenics. Tumor growth needs the formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis). Angiogenesis inhibitors alone have failed to invoke significant response rates or prolong survival in solid tumor patients.

biomarkers aid in optimal delivery of anti-cancer drugs
- CD109 is the biomarker
- recognizes normalized blood vessels
- aids in anti-cancer drug action

Biomarkers can Reveal ''Strategic Time Period'' for Cancer Drugs to Act

Novel biomarker of blood vessel activity that can help optimize the timing of anti-cancer drugs has been found, says study. Read More

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