Angiocept
Angiocept
Angiocept (pronounced: an-gee-oh-sept) is a medical term used in the field of oncology to refer to a specific type of angiogenesis inhibitor.
Etymology
The term "Angiocept" is derived from the words "angio", which is a prefix in medical terminology referring to blood vessels, and "cept", which is a suffix indicating a receptor or interceptor.
Definition
Angiocept is a novel anti-angiogenic agent that targets the collagen XVIII-derived endostatin pathway. It is designed to inhibit the growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) that tumors need to grow and spread.
Usage
In the field of oncology, Angiocept is used as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of various types of cancer, including breast cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer. It is often used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs to enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatment.
Related Terms
- Angiogenesis: The physiological process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels.
- Angiogenesis inhibitor: A substance that inhibits the growth of new blood vessels.
- Oncology: The study and treatment of tumors.
- Chemotherapy: The use of any drug to treat any disease, but most commonly, it refers to the use of drugs to treat cancer.
- Breast cancer: A cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
- Lung cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the lungs.
- Colorectal cancer: A cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Angiocept
- Wikipedia's article - Angiocept
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