Revisiting tumor angiogenesis：vessel co-option,vessel remodeling,andcancer cell-derived vasculature formation

Tumor growth and metastasis depend on the establishment of tumor vasculature to provide oxygen, nutrients, and other essential factors. The well?known vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling is crucial for sprout?ing angiogenesis as well as recruitment of circulating progenitor endothelial cells to tumor vasculature, which has become therapeutic targets in clinical practice. However, the survival beneifts gained from targeting VEGF signal?ing have been very limited, with the inevitable development of treatment resistance. In this article, we discuss the most recent ifndings and understanding on how solid tumors evade VEGF?targeted therapy, with a special focus on vessel co?option, vessel remodeling, and tumor cell?derived vasculature establishment. Vessel co?option may occur in tumors independently of sprouting angiogenesis,and sprouting angiogenesis is not always required for tumor growth. The differences between vessel?like structure and tubule?like structure formed by tumor cells are also intro?duced. The exploration of the underlying mechanisms of these alternative angiogenic approaches would not only widen our knowledge of tumor angiogenesis but also provide novel therapeutic targets for better controlling cancer growth and metastasis.