Tumour angiogenesis.
Tumours induce the growth of host blood vessels to support their proliferation. This process of angiogenesis is evoked by specific chemical signals. Recognition of these angiogenic factors has led to experimental methods for cancer diagnosis and for inhibiting malignant growth by specifically blocking neovascularisation. The clinical potential of these techniques is discussed.
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D043925:Angiogenesis Inducing Agents / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D020533:Angiogenesis Inhibitors; D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011506:Proteins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011817:Rabbits
D043925:Angiogenesis Inducing Agents; D020533:Angiogenesis Inhibitors; D011506:Proteins