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Angiogenesis
Findings from Shantou University advance knowledge in angiogenesis
September 9th, 2008
According to a study from Shantou, People's Republic of China, "The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between16- slice spiral CT perfusion imaging and tumor angiogenesis and VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) expression in patients with benign and malignant pulmonary nodules, and differential diagnosis between benign and malignant pulmonary nodules. Sixty- four patients with benign and malignant pulmonary nodules underwent 16- slice spiral CT perfusion imaging." "The CT perfusion imaging was analyzed for TDC (time density curve), perfusion parametric maps, and the respective perfusion parameters. Immunohistochemical findings of MVD (microvessel...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-09-09)
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