Effect of Transcatheter Hepatic Arterial Embolization on Angiogenesis in an Animal Model

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Authors

Sanjay Gupta · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Satoshi Kobayashi · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Sith Phongkitkarun · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Lyle D. Broemeling · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Zuxing Kan · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract

TAE of hepatic tumors results in the stimulation of angiogenesis in the residual viable tumor, which could have an adverse effect on the therapeutic efficacy of TAE.

Topics & Keywords

Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Investigative Radiology

Volume 41, Issue 6, pp. 516-521

DOI: 10.1097/01.rli.0000209663.00629.8a

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