Tumor hypoxia: definitions and current clinical, biologic, and molecular aspects.

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Summary

Because malignant tumors no longer execute functions necessary for homeostasis (such as the production of adequate amounts of adenosine triphosphate), the physiology-based definitions of the term "hypoxia" are not necessarily valid for malignant tumor patients.

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Published
2001-02-21
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Keywords

Hypoxia (environmental), Tumor hypoxia, Homeostasis, Microcirculation, Cancer research

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