The Journal of Practical Medicine ›› 2023, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (22): 2866-2871.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-5725.2023.22.002

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Reaserch progress on small molecule anti⁃angiogenic drugs for advanced breast cancer

Yadan CHE1,Lixia. LI2()   

  1. *. The first Clinical School of Medicine Guangdong Medical University,Zhanjiang 524000,China
  • Received:2023-08-31 Online:2023-11-25 Published:2023-12-11
  • Contact: Lixia. LI E-mail:lisalady@126.com

Abstract:

By the year of 2020, the number of breast cancer patients has reached the highest worldwide, while the prognosis for advanced breast cancer remains extremely poor. Chemotherapy is currently the main treatment method; however, its strong side effects and the development of drug resistance limit the clinical benefits of the therapy. Neoangiogenesis plays a crucial role in tumor development and metastasis, making anti?angiogenesis therapy a hot point in cancer research. VEGFR, an important vascular endothelial growth factor receptor, promotes blood vessel growth and is overexpressed in multiple tumors including breast cancer. Therefore, inhibiting activity of VEGFR can effectively suppress tumor angiogenesis and normalize tumor blood vessels. Numerous small molecule anti?angiogenesis drugs have been studied clinically for breast cancer treatment. This article aims to explore VEGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGFR?TKIs) as an effective treatment option for advanced breast cancer patients, and the efficacy, safety, and potential side effects of these inhibitors. Additionally, it provides new insights into palliative care for advanced breast cancer.

Key words: small molecule anti?angiogenic drugs, advanced breast cancer, research progress, review

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