Research Directions in Tumor Angiogenesis
by Jianyuan Chai (ed.)
Publisher: InTech 2013
ISBN-13: 9789535109631
Number of pages: 289
Description:
Angiogenesis is an extension process of the cardiovascular network within human body. It is usually triggered by the demand of oxygen and nutrients from the fast growing tissue and uncontrollably dividing cells, as seen during wound healing and tumor progression.
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