Tumor Anti-angiogenesis: Nano-Arsenal will Kill the Crab

Abstract

Angiogenesis: the process of developing new blood vessels from the pre-existing ones is a very crucial process in tumor formation, growth, progression and metastasis. The central role of angiogenesis in tumor growth and progression compels targeting tumor vasculature as a therapeutic mean. Nanoparticles have revolutionized the domain of cancer therapeutics, molecularly targeted anti-cancer drugs represents one of the most significant recent advances in clinical oncology. Various types of nano-drug complexes which targets tumor vasculature preferentially, are being increasingly tested for optimal therapeutic efficacy and minimal side-effects. Here, we review some of these anti-angiogenic nano-drug complexes.