From angiogenesis to lymphangiogenesis

Vascular endothelial growth factors are well-known angiogenic agents and targets for anti-cancer therapies. Now it appears that this signaling pathway is also involved in developmental and tumor-induced lymphangiogenesis (pages 186-191, 192-198, 199-205).

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