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Angiogenesis
New angiogenesis research from Harvard University discussed
May 12th, 2009
"New blood vessel growth via angiogenesis is a fundamental process in both physiological and pathological conditions. Physiological angiogenesis is critical during embryogenesis and placental development, whereas pathological angiogenesis plays an important role in the progression of many diseases, most notably tumor growth," scientists writing in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery report. "Tumor angiogenesis is well accepted to be regulated by a balance of proangiogenic and antiangiogenic factors produced both by tumor cells and surrounding stromal cells. For many years, investigation of antiangiogenic therapies for cancer has focused on the proangiogenic...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-05-12)
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