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
What is photodynamic therapy? Photodynamic therapy exploits photochemical processes to treat certain diseases. Namely, the chemical reactions triggered by light create substances that are toxic to certain types of cells and help destroy abnormal tissue. For photodynamic therapy, a so-called photosensitizer is applied to the area to be treated or injected into the tissue and … Photodynamic therapy: Reasons, process, risks
Side effects in the bone marrow Damage to the bone marrow is considered particularly serious and in some cases life-threatening: it produces fewer white and red blood cells. The result: increased susceptibility to infections, anemia and coagulation disorders. After completion of chemotherapy, the hematopoietic bone marrow recovers. However, depending on the duration of chemotherapy, this … Chemotherapy side effects: What to expect?
Thanks to its variety of forms, the stent is used in various areas of medicine. In addition to acute treatment, preventive medicine also benefits from the vascular stent. What is a stent? In science, a stent is a tube-shaped implant (a non-natural material placed in the body) made of plastic or metal. In science, a … Stent: Treatment, Effect & Risks
