Recent advance in molecular angiogenesis in glioblastoma: the challenge and hope for anti-angiogenic therapy

Publication Date

2015

Journal Title

Brain Tumor Pathol

Abstract

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most highly malignant brain tumor in the human central nerve system. In this paper, we review new and significant molecular findings on angiogenesis and possible resistance mechanisms. Expression of a number of genes and regulators has been shown to be upregulated in GBM microvessel cells, such as interleukin-8, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3, Tax-interacting protein-1, hypoxia induced factor-1 and anterior gradient protein 2. The regulator factors that may strongly promote angiogenesis by promoting endothelial cell metastasis, changing the microenvironment, enhancing the ability of resistance to anti-angiogenic therapy, and that inhibit angiogenesis are reviewed. Based on the current knowledge, several potential targets and strategies are proposed for better therapeutic outcomes, such as its mRNA interference of DII4-Notch signaling pathway and depletion of b1 integrin expression. We also discuss possible mechanisms underlying the resistance to anti-angiogenesis and future directions and challenges in developing new targeted therapy for GBM.

Volume Number

32

Issue Number

4

Pages

229-36

Document Type

Article

EPub Date

2015/10/07

Status

Faculty

Facility

Northwell Health

Primary Department

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

PMID

26437643

DOI

10.1007/s10014-015-0233-5

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