Angiogenesis inhibition in the second-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer: A systematic review and pooled analysis

Semin Oncol. 2017 Apr;44(2):114-128. doi: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2017.07.004. Epub 2017 Aug 2.

Abstract

The last two decades have seen intensive efforts devoted to the development of compounds that target angiogenesis for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). In this review, we describe supporting evidence and ongoing development of angiogenesis inhibitors in the second-line treatment of mCRC, and summarize relevant randomized trials to help therapeutic decision-making in daily practice.

Keywords: Angiogenesis inhibitors; Colorectal cancer; Pooled analysis; Second-line chemotherapy; Systematic review.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Bevacizumab / therapeutic use*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology
  • ErbB Receptors / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / prevention & control*
  • Phenylurea Compounds / therapeutic use
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Pyridines / therapeutic use
  • Ramucirumab
  • Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor / therapeutic use
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins / therapeutic use
  • Retreatment

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Phenylurea Compounds
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors
  • Pyridines
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins
  • aflibercept
  • regorafenib
  • Bevacizumab
  • ErbB Receptors
  • Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor