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Why would preventing angiogenesis in a tumor maybe combat the tumor?
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∙ 12y ago
Preventing angiogenesis restricts the blood supply. It won't necessarily reduce the tumor, but it can prevent it from growing beyond what the current blood supply can support.
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What term describes the process by which a tumor creates its own blood supply?
the process through which the tumor supports its growth by creating its own blood supply is called angiogenesis
What is the meaning of angiogenesis?
The inhibition of formation of blood vessels feeding the tumor and contributing to tumor growth.
Why angiogenesis is important for cancer growth?
A tumor that has grown to a certain size needs nutrients and oxygen, otherwise it won’'t grow any further. The recruitment of new blood vessels that infiltrate the tumor (angiogenesis), allow the innermost part of the tumor to receive nutrients and oxygen and therefore, continue to grow.
What is the process by which a tumor attracts and redirects blood vessels to keep it supplied with O2 and nutrients?
angiogenesis
What is the medical term meaning treatment that disrupts the blood supply to a tumor?
Antiangiogenesisanti angiogenesisanti angiogenesis
Which term describes the process by which a tumor supports its growth by creating its own blood supply?
Angiogenesis
I have a benign tumor do i still need to wear protection for preventing pregnancy?
Probably
Is there such thing as a vain tumor?
not that i have heard of but maybe.
What are the lumps on your dog?
Maybe a tumor, not good!!
Could a fatty tumor on your side be dangerous?
Maybe
What is p53 marker?
The p53 is the tumor suppressor protein that regulates cell cycles and hence has a role in preventing cancer.
A painless tumor ball like on the leg what is that?
UV damage maybe
