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Angiogenic switch is an alteration in the balance of pro-angiogenic and anti-angiogenic molecules that leads to tumor neovascularization. It is generally thought as a major event in tumor growth and expansion.
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(2011). Angiogenic Switch. In: Schwab, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_277
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