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What is the mechanism of action of VEGF inhibitors?

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In a wide range of solid tumors, elevated levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) drive abnormal blood vessel growth, a process hijacked by cancer cells to fuel their proliferation. Understanding **what is the mechanism of action of VEGF inhibitors** is crucial for effective treatment, as these drugs are designed to halt this process. This class of targeted therapies starves tumors of oxygen and nutrients, and also plays a critical role in treating proliferative eye disorders.