Boehringer Ingelheim
Initially, developing tumours are supplied with oxygen and nutrients by diffusion from adjacent tissues. Continued growth and survival of a tumour is dependent upon an adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients. This is obtained through the development of new vessel formation.1
1. Brown JM, Wilson WR. Nat Rev Cancer. 2004;4(6):437-447.
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* Nintedanib (BIBF 1120), afatinib (BIBW 2992) and volasertib (BI 6727) are investigational compounds. Their safety and efficacy have not yet been fully established.