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Journal of Clinical and Cellular Immunology

Journal of Clinical and Cellular Immunology
Open Access

ISSN: 2155-9899

+44 1223 790975

Francois M

Francois M
Institute for Molecular Bioscience,
306 Carmody Road, St Lucia 4072, Queensland
Australia

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  • Review Article
    Ordered Chaos: Harnessing Developmental Pathways in Tumor-Induced Lymphangiogenesis
    Author(s): Francois M, Shayan R and Karnezis TFrancois M, Shayan R and Karnezis T

    Over the past decade, research investigating the development of the lymphatic vascular system has become a key focus within the fields of developmental biology and cancer biology. Critical discoveries relating to the specification of lymphatic endothelial cells and lymphatic morphogenesis during embryonic development have helped to identify novel molecular drivers of pathological lymphangiogenesis; that is, the sprouting of a new lymphatic vessel from, or the enlargement of, pre-existing lymphatic vessels. These pathways may also constitute potentially useful therapeutic targets, which may be exploited to restrict tumor spread via the lymphatic system. Here, we discuss the current knowledge of both developmental and tumor-induced lymphangiogenesis, and draw parallels between the two processes to describe the molecular pathways that are re-capitulated durin.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2155-9899.1000270

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