Serum levels of VEGF-A, sVEGFR-2 and galectin-3 do not correlate with clinical stage, tumor size, or effectiveness of perioperative chemotherapy in patients with non-metastatic breast cancer

• Main Authors: Iga Grochoła-Małecka (Author), Paulina Czajka-Francuz (Author), Aleksander Jerzy Owczarek (Author), Jerzy Wojnar (Author), Gabriela Handzlik (Author), Tomasz Francuz (Author), Jerzy Chudek (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach, 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction Tumor angiogenesis is regulated by numerous cytokines and growth factors, with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), soluble vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (sVEGFR-2), and galectin-3, playing a significant role in the process. There are conflicting data concerning ch...