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Study finds blocking angiogenesis signaling from inside cell may lead to serious health problems

08-23-2007 · EurekAlert!

Angiogenesis inhibitors that block a tumor's development of an independent blood supply have been touted as effective cancer fighters that result in fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy. However, a new study by researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center showed that one method of blocking blood supply development could result in serious and potentially deadly side effects.

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