The role of nitric oxide in tumour progression

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Fukumura, Dai [1 ]
Kashiwagi, Satoshi
Jain, Rakesh K.
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[1] Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Dept Radiat Oncol, Edwin L Steele Lab, Boston, MA 02114 USA
[2] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Boston, MA 02114 USA
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10.1038/nrc1910
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R73 [肿瘤学];
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100214 ;
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Nitric oxide (NO) and nitric oxide synthases are ubiquitous in malignant tumours and are known to exert both pro- and anti-tumour effects. We summarize our current understanding of the role of NO in tumour progression, especially in relation to angiogenesis and vascular functions. We also discuss potential strategies for cancer treatment that modulate NO production and/or its downstream signalling pathways.
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页码:521 / 534
页数:14
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