Vascular-targeting agent
Vascular-targeting agent
A Vascular-targeting agent (pronunciation: vas-kyuh-lur tar-get-ing ey-jent) is a type of drug that is designed to disrupt the blood vessels that supply tumors with oxygen and nutrients. This disruption can lead to the death of the tumor cells.
Etymology
The term "Vascular-targeting agent" is derived from the Latin vasculum, meaning "vessel", and the English target, meaning "an object or area aimed at". The term agent is used in the context of pharmacology to refer to a substance that brings about a change.
Related Terms
- Angiogenesis inhibitor: A drug that inhibits the growth of new blood vessels, often used in cancer treatment.
- Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should.
- Blood vessel: The veins, arteries, and capillaries through which blood circulates.
- Oxygen: A chemical element that is a life-sustaining component of the air animals breathe.
- Nutrient: A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vascular-targeting agent
- Wikipedia's article - Vascular-targeting agent
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