VEGF inhibitors

VEGF inhibitors are a type of medication that block a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). This protein stimulates the formation of new blood vessels, which can be beneficial for healing but is often hijacked by tumors to grow and spread. By inhibiting VEGF, these drugs help starve cancer cells of the necessary blood supply, slowing their growth and spread. VEGF inhibitors are used in treating various cancers and some eye diseases. In essence, they help control abnormal blood vessel formation, aiming to improve patient outcomes in cancer treatment and other conditions.