Cancer Research Journal

Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2013

  • Predictive Role of αVβ3 Integrin, and VEGF in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Progression in Iraqi Patients

    Ibrahim Abdulmajeed Altamemi, Alaa Ghani Hussein, Ahmed Raheem Rayshan

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2013
    Pages: 26-30
    Received: Sep. 13, 2013
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    Published: Oct. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing ones, is enhanced in various pathological conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic retinopathy, and cancer development. Angiogenic processes are regulated by both growth factors, such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and adhesion molecules, such as integrin. ... Show More