Platelet‐derived VEGF, Flt‐1, Angiopoietin‐1 and P‐selectin in breast and prostate cancer: further evidence for a role of platelets in tumour angiogenesis

Abstract

We have shown that our previously developed platelet lysate technique could be used to measure indices of angiogenesis, and their respective receptors, and that this assay can be applied to patients with cancer. Our study also provides further evidence that platelets may influence angiogenic abnormalities in human cancer. The platelet may be a useful target in anti-cancer strategies.