VEGF-specific antibodies inhibit tumor cell line growth in animal models and a humanized monoclonal anti-VEGF antibody (bevacizumab [Avastin]) is approved as a treatment for metastatic cancer.
Monoclonal antibodies (trastuzumab, gefitinib, erlotinib and bevacizumab) targeting tissue markers and involved in tumor growth and metastasization (EGFR, C-erbB-2, VEGF) have been developed; they showed therapeutical single agent activity as well as potent synergy with chemotherapy agents in metastatic cancer.