Search for dissertations about: "FGFR-1"

Showing result 6 - 7 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the word FGFR-1.

2. 6. The role of VEGF family in angiogenesis, tumor growth and metastasis

   Author : Xiaojuan Yang; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Tumor growth is dependent on angiogenesis, and cells in tumor tissues produce various angiogenic factors to induce neovascularization. Among tumor-derived angiogenic factors, members of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family are most frequently and highly expressed in various solid tumors. READ MORE

4. 7. The impact of vascular structure and function on tumor growth, retinopathy, and antiangiogenic therapy

   Author : Eva-Maria Hedlund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Tumors produce multiple angiogenic factors to stimulate neovascularization that is essential for tumor growth, invasion and metastasis. Despite the known angiogenic functions of each individual factor, the interplay between these angiogenic factors in the tumor local environment and in modulation of the host functions remain poorly understood. READ MORE