07 December 2014 2 7K Report

CBS (cystathione beta synthase) is a fairly common single nucleuotide polymorphism, and can result in increased expression of HIF-2 alpha thus increasing tumorogenesis. Treatment with antiangiogenics block expression of VEGF. Would the presence of the upregulated HIF-2 change the efficacy of the VEGF inhibitor and weaken tumor response?

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