Multiple choice

Angiogenesis is a physiological process entangling the growth of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels. Which of the following inhibits angiogenesis?

  1. Oprelvekin

  2. VEGF

  3. FGF 2

  4. Interleukin-6

  5. Angiostatin

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E Correct answer
Explanation

 Angiostatin is endogenously produced in the tumor stroma. Therefore, circulating levels can control metastatic cell proliferation until a primary tumor is removed. Angiostatin inhibits angiogenesis.