In vivo evolution of tumor-derived endothelial cells.

The growth of a malignant tumor beyond a certain, limited size requires that it first develop an independent blood supply. In addition to providing metabolic support, this neovasculature also allows tumor cells to access the systemic circulation, thus facilitating metastatic dissemination. The neova...

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Main Authors: Terence F McGuire, Gangadharan B Sajithlal, Jie Lu, Robert D Nicholls, Edward V Prochownik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3356387?pdf=render