Dynamics of Blood Vessel Co-Option by Brain Tumors (VIDEO)

Massachusetts General Hospital

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Glioblastomas can maintain a nutrient supply despite the use of antiangiogenic drugs by co-opting existing blood vessels. A treatment strategy targeting both angiogenesis and vessel co-option may produce better results.

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Chrysovalantis Voutouri, PhD, University of Cyprus

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