Angiogenesis in human renal cell carcinoma : hypoxia, vascularity and prognosis
Background: Angiogenesis is recognised as a critical step in tumour progression. The angiogenic switch is activated by various trigger signals, such as hypoxia, low pH, and genetic mutations. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is often an aggressive tumour, and advanced disease has limited treatment options...
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| Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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Umeå universitet, Strålningsvetenskaper
2007
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| Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-1331 http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:978-91-7264-315-4 |