A primer on metabolic contributions in tumor angiogenic microenvironment

Abstract

Angiogenesis and metabolic remodeling are two hallmarks of cancer. This review aims to synthesize the current scientific literature linking these two processes, providing an overview of the principal metabolic mechanisms that contribute to the tumor angiogenic microenvironment. Additionally, it highlights metabolic remodeling as a promising therapeutic target for the treatment of angiogenesis-dependent pathologies, including different kinds of cancer. Finally, future directions for research on the field are suggested based on new working hypotheses.