Angiogenesis assays allow for the evaluation of pro- or anti-angiogenic activity of endogenous or exogenous factors (stimulus or inhibitors) through investigation of their pro-or anti- proliferative, migratory, and tube formation effects on endothelial cells. To model the process of angiogenesis and the effects of biomolecules on that process, both in vitro and in vivo methods are currently used. In general, in vitro methods monitor specific stages in the angiogenesis process and are used for early evaluations, while in vivo methods more accurately simulate the living microenvironment to provide more pertinent information. We review here the current state of angiogenesis assays as well as their mechanisms, advantages, and limitations.
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Asian Pac J Cancer Prev
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Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur, India.
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December 2025
Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Background: Despite surgical and intravesical chemotherapy interventions, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) poses a high risk of recurrence, which significantly impacts patient survival. Traditional clinical characteristics alone are inadequate for accurately assessing the risk of NMIBC recurrence, necessitating the development of novel predictive tools.
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Cell Biol Int
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Microscopy and Microanalysis Center, Institute of Biosciences, Letters and Exact Sciences (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (Unesp), São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil.
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Department of Hematology, XuChang Central Hospital, XuChang, People's Republic of China.
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