Natural products as angiogenesis modulators

Mini Rev Med Chem. 2005 Nov;5(11):971-93. doi: 10.2174/138955705774575291.

Abstract

Cancer remains one of the major causes of death worldwide. Anti-angiogenic therapy is one of the new approaches to anticancer therapy. Out of 22 angiogenesis inhibitors currently under clinical trials there are 11 natural products or were modeled on a natural product parent. This review shows the potential of natural products for the discovery of new anti-angiogenic leads.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors*
  • Animals
  • Biological Products / pharmacology*
  • Biological Products / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / drug therapy
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / pathology

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors
  • Biological Products