Journal d'oncologie clinique et expérimentale

Survivin and Livin with Angiogenesis in Cancer

Mutlu Dogan

Survivin and Livin with Angiogenesis in Cancer

Tumor promotion and progression depends on a complex interaction between cellular signaling pathways, apoptosis, angiogenesis and other mechanisms. Understanding these mechanisms and their interactions led to the development of targeted therapies such as antiangiogenic agents and mTOR inhibitors in cancer. In recent years, inhibitors of apoptosis proteins (IAP) like survivin and livin seem promising as new targets for cancer therapy. In this report, the role of survivin and livin with angiogenesis will be discussed.