Emerging therapeutic opportunities for integrin inhibitors
Integrins are cell adhesion and signalling proteins crucial to a wide range of biological
functions. Effective marketed treatments have successfully targeted integrins αIIbβ3 …
functions. Effective marketed treatments have successfully targeted integrins αIIbβ3 …
Targeting the tumour vasculature: from vessel destruction to promotion
S Guelfi, K Hodivala-Dilke, G Bergers - Nature Reviews Cancer, 2024 - nature.com
As angiogenesis was recognized as a core hallmark of cancer growth and survival, several
strategies have been implemented to target the tumour vasculature. Yet to date, attempts …
strategies have been implemented to target the tumour vasculature. Yet to date, attempts …
Integrins as biomechanical sensors of the microenvironment
Integrins, and integrin-mediated adhesions, have long been recognized to provide the main
molecular link attaching cells to the extracellular matrix (ECM) and to serve as bidirectional …
molecular link attaching cells to the extracellular matrix (ECM) and to serve as bidirectional …
[HTML][HTML] Integrin signaling in cancer: mechanotransduction, stemness, epithelial plasticity, and therapeutic resistance
Integrins mediate cell adhesion and transmit mechanical and chemical signals to the cell
interior. Various mechanisms deregulate integrin signaling in cancer, empowering tumor …
interior. Various mechanisms deregulate integrin signaling in cancer, empowering tumor …
Cell adhesion by integrins
Integrins are heterodimeric cell surface receptors ensuring the mechanical connection
between cells and the extracellular matrix. In addition to the anchorage of cells to the …
between cells and the extracellular matrix. In addition to the anchorage of cells to the …
RGD-binding integrins revisited: how recently discovered functions and novel synthetic ligands (re-) shape an ever-evolving field
Simple Summary Integrins, a superfamily of cell adhesion receptors, were extensively
investigated as therapeutic targets over the last decades, motivated by their multiple …
investigated as therapeutic targets over the last decades, motivated by their multiple …
Single-breath-hold photoacoustic computed tomography of the breast
We have developed a single-breath-hold photoacoustic computed tomography (SBH-PACT)
system to reveal detailed angiographic structures in human breasts. SBH-PACT features a …
system to reveal detailed angiographic structures in human breasts. SBH-PACT features a …
Anti-angiogenesis for cancer revisited: Is there a role for combinations with immunotherapy?
Angiogenesis is defined as the formation of new blood vessels from preexisting vessels and
has been characterized as an essential process for tumor cell proliferation and viability. This …
has been characterized as an essential process for tumor cell proliferation and viability. This …
Exploring the role of RGD-recognizing integrins in cancer
Integrins are key regulators of communication between cells and with their
microenvironment. Eight members of the integrin superfamily recognize the tripeptide motif …
microenvironment. Eight members of the integrin superfamily recognize the tripeptide motif …
Cilengitide combined with standard treatment for patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma with methylated MGMT promoter (CENTRIC EORTC 26071-22072 study …
Background Cilengitide is a selective αvβ3 and αvβ5 integrin inhibitor. Data from phase 2
trials suggest that it has antitumour activity as a single agent in recurrent glioblastoma and in …
trials suggest that it has antitumour activity as a single agent in recurrent glioblastoma and in …