Tumor angiogenesis: A physiological process or genetically determined?

被引:29
作者
DAmore, PA [1 ]
Shima, DT [1 ]
机构
[1] IMPERIAL CANC RES FUND,CELL BIOL LAB,LONDON WC2A 3PX,ENGLAND
关键词
hypoxia; neovascularization; vascular endothelial growth factor; tumor suppressors; oncogenes;
D O I
10.1007/BF00437473
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 ;
摘要
Continued tumor growth is dependent upon the growth of new blood vessels. This commentary reviews the mechanisms whereby tumors become vascularized and examines whether tumor angiogenesis is solely an example of a normal physiologic process or is part of the genetic program of the tumor. The likelihood that neovascularization of tumors combines both of these components, that is, utilizing tumor-specific elements as well as capacities common to all cells, is discussed.
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