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I need some information about the mechanism of avastin (bevacizumab) on the body..
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Stops angiogenesis : Avastin (bevacizumab), and was the first commercially available angiogenesis inhibitor. Its main action is the inhibition of the function of a natural protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (vegf) that stimulates new blood vessel formation. Because most malignant tumors are highly dependant on angiogenesis to obtain a blood supply and nutrients Avastin can stop or delay growth.
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CHECK THIS OUT: This is a start. http://www.avastin.com/hcp/overview/moa/index.html.
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