Mechanisms of cancer angiogenesis
The early stages of tumor growth are independent of blood vessels. When a tumor reaches a volume of approximately 2 mm3, it requires an oxygen and nutrient supply, like other tissues. Satisfaction of the metabolic demands of tumor tissue occurs through neovascularization, which is also called tumor...
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| Language: | English |
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Index Copernicus International S.A.
2009-04-01
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| Series: | Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=883347 |