Angiogenesis and targeted therapy in the tumour microenvironment: From basic to clinical practice

Abstract Angiogenesis, as a core marker of cancer survival and growth, is integral to the processes of tumour growth, invasion and metastasis. In recent years, targeted angiogenesis treatment strategies have gradually become an important direction in cancer treatment. Single‐cell sequencing technolo...

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Main Authors: Shuaixi Yang, Yingshuai Fang, Yangcheng Ma, Fuqi Wang, Yuhang Wang, Jiachi Jia, Yabing Yang, Weipeng Sun, Quanbo Zhou, Zhen Li
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Published: Wiley 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ctm2.70313
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Yingshuai Fang
Yangcheng Ma
Fuqi Wang
Yuhang Wang
Jiachi Jia
Yabing Yang
Weipeng Sun
Quanbo Zhou
Zhen Li
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Yingshuai Fang
Yangcheng Ma
Fuqi Wang
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Yabing Yang
Weipeng Sun
Quanbo Zhou
Zhen Li
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description Abstract Angiogenesis, as a core marker of cancer survival and growth, is integral to the processes of tumour growth, invasion and metastasis. In recent years, targeted angiogenesis treatment strategies have gradually become an important direction in cancer treatment. Single‐cell sequencing technology can provide new insights into targeted angiogenesis by providing a deeper understanding of the heterogeneity of tumour endothelial cells and exploring the interactions between endothelial cells and surrounding cells in the tumour microenvironment. Here, we systematically review the research progress in endothelial cell pathophysiology and its endothelial‒mesenchymal transition and illustrate the heterogeneity of endothelial cells from a single‐cell perspective. Finally, we examine the contributions of different cell types within the tumour microenvironment in relation to tumour angiogenesis, as well as the latest progress and strategies in targeted angiogenesis therapy, hoping to provide useful insights into the clinical application of antiangiogenic treatment. Furthermore, a summary of the present progress in the development of potential angiogenesis inhibitors and the ongoing clinical trials for combination therapies is provided. Key points Angiogenesis plays a key role in tumour progression, invasion and metastasis, so strategies targeting angiogenesis are gradually becoming an important direction in cancer therapy. Interactions between endothelial cells and stromal cells and immune cells in the tumour microenvironment are significant in angiogenesis. The application of antiangiogenic immunotherapy and nanotechnology in antiangiogenic therapy provides a vital strategy for prolonging the survival of cancer patients.
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spelling doaj-art-49b9b19fba324018b6cb438c8afb33202025-08-20T03:09:28ZengWileyClinical and Translational Medicine2001-13262025-04-01154n/an/a10.1002/ctm2.70313Angiogenesis and targeted therapy in the tumour microenvironment: From basic to clinical practiceShuaixi Yang0Yingshuai Fang1Yangcheng Ma2Fuqi Wang3Yuhang Wang4Jiachi Jia5Yabing Yang6Weipeng Sun7Quanbo Zhou8Zhen Li9Department of Colorectal Surgery The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou ChinaThe First Clinical School of Medicine Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou ChinaDepartment of Colorectal Surgery The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou ChinaDepartment of Colorectal Surgery The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou ChinaThe First Clinical School of Medicine Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou ChinaThe First Clinical School of Medicine Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou ChinaDepartment of Colorectal Surgery The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou ChinaDepartment of Colorectal Surgery The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou ChinaDepartment of Colorectal Surgery The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou ChinaAbstract Angiogenesis, as a core marker of cancer survival and growth, is integral to the processes of tumour growth, invasion and metastasis. In recent years, targeted angiogenesis treatment strategies have gradually become an important direction in cancer treatment. Single‐cell sequencing technology can provide new insights into targeted angiogenesis by providing a deeper understanding of the heterogeneity of tumour endothelial cells and exploring the interactions between endothelial cells and surrounding cells in the tumour microenvironment. Here, we systematically review the research progress in endothelial cell pathophysiology and its endothelial‒mesenchymal transition and illustrate the heterogeneity of endothelial cells from a single‐cell perspective. Finally, we examine the contributions of different cell types within the tumour microenvironment in relation to tumour angiogenesis, as well as the latest progress and strategies in targeted angiogenesis therapy, hoping to provide useful insights into the clinical application of antiangiogenic treatment. Furthermore, a summary of the present progress in the development of potential angiogenesis inhibitors and the ongoing clinical trials for combination therapies is provided. Key points Angiogenesis plays a key role in tumour progression, invasion and metastasis, so strategies targeting angiogenesis are gradually becoming an important direction in cancer therapy. Interactions between endothelial cells and stromal cells and immune cells in the tumour microenvironment are significant in angiogenesis. The application of antiangiogenic immunotherapy and nanotechnology in antiangiogenic therapy provides a vital strategy for prolonging the survival of cancer patients.https://doi.org/10.1002/ctm2.70313angiogenesisantiangiogenic therapycancerEndMTendothelial cells
spellingShingle Shuaixi Yang
Yingshuai Fang
Yangcheng Ma
Fuqi Wang
Yuhang Wang
Jiachi Jia
Yabing Yang
Weipeng Sun
Quanbo Zhou
Zhen Li
Angiogenesis and targeted therapy in the tumour microenvironment: From basic to clinical practice
Clinical and Translational Medicine
angiogenesis
antiangiogenic therapy
cancer
EndMT
endothelial cells
title Angiogenesis and targeted therapy in the tumour microenvironment: From basic to clinical practice
title_full Angiogenesis and targeted therapy in the tumour microenvironment: From basic to clinical practice
title_fullStr Angiogenesis and targeted therapy in the tumour microenvironment: From basic to clinical practice
title_full_unstemmed Angiogenesis and targeted therapy in the tumour microenvironment: From basic to clinical practice
title_short Angiogenesis and targeted therapy in the tumour microenvironment: From basic to clinical practice
title_sort angiogenesis and targeted therapy in the tumour microenvironment from basic to clinical practice
topic angiogenesis
antiangiogenic therapy
cancer
EndMT
endothelial cells
url https://doi.org/10.1002/ctm2.70313
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