The Functional Implications of Endothelial Gap Junctions and Cellular Mechanics in Vascular Angiogenesis
Angiogenesis—the sprouting and growth of new blood vessels from the existing vasculature—is an important contributor to tumor development, since it facilitates the supply of oxygen and nutrients to cancer cells. Endothelial cells are critically affected during the angiogenic proc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/11/2/237 |