Bevacizumab: Effects, Areas of Application, Side Effects
How bevacizumab works Bevacizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor). In this way, its interaction with its binding site (receptor) is prevented. As a result, the formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) is inhibited, slowing tumor growth. While normal (healthy) cells eventually lose their ability to divide, this is not … Bevacizumab: Effects, Areas of Application, Side Effects