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. 2014 Nov 4;34(6):e00147. doi: 10.1042/BSR20140075

Figure 1. New angiogenic targets in STS.

Figure 1

New possible angiogenic targets in STS are represented. The yellow boxes indicate the targets for new drug development for STS. TIMP2- synthetic peptides could block or retard extra-cellular matrix degradation, a crucial step in tumour cells migration. Monoclonal antibodies against FGF2 and CSF-1 could interfere with the endothelial cells activation and the consequent new-angiogenesis, a crucial step for tumour mass survival and metastatization. The use of small molecule directed to the FGF2-receptor could have an analogue effect. PIGF analogues could normalize the tumour vessel blocking tumour cells extravasation.