What is the Role of Angiogenesis in Cancer Progression?
Angiogenesis is the process through which new blood vessels form from existing ones. This process is crucial for tumor growth and metastasis, as it provides the necessary nutrients and oxygen to rapidly dividing cancer cells. Tumors often secrete vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and other pro-angiogenic factors to stimulate blood vessel formation. Inhibiting angiogenesis is a therapeutic strategy aimed at starving the tumor of its blood supply.
