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Targeting Small Molecules in Cancer

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Cancer Metastasis And The Lymphovascular System: Basis For Rational Therapy

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The ability of tumors to induce new blood vessel formation, which potentiates tumor growth and the concept of counteracting this growth by blocking angiogenesis, has been known for multiple decades (1–3).

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Wanebo, H.J., Berz, D., Mega, A. (2007). Targeting Small Molecules in Cancer. In: Leong, S.P.L. (eds) Cancer Metastasis And The Lymphovascular System: Basis For Rational Therapy. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 135. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-69219-7_18

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