Innervation and Vasculature Neoplasm (IMAGE)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Innervation and Vasculature Neoplasm

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This image shows tissue from an early-stage tumor developing in a mouse model of prostate cancer. Sympathetic-nerve fibers (green) are closely intertwined with blood vessels (white). Norepinephrine released by nerve fibers stimulates vessel proliferation that fuels tumor growth. Image courtesy Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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Courtesy of Albert Einstein College of Medicne

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