Blood vessel formation. Illustration showing malignant (cancerous) tumour cells (top right) promoting the formation of new blood vessels. The tumour c

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Blood vessel formation. Illustration showing malignant (cancerous) tumour cells (top right) promoting the formation of new blood vessels. The tumour cells release angiogenic growth factor proteins, such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF, light purple), that encourage the growth of new blood vessels from existing ones. These blood vessels provide the tumour with oxygen and nutrients.

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Photo credit: © CAROL & MIKE WERNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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