"Research Directions in Tumor Angiogenesis" ed. by Jianyuan Chai

This book focuses on tumor angiogenesis written by highly experienced scholars from five different countries. It is the goal of this book to provide readers with an update on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of this biological process and hopefully to point out some new research directions for future therapeutic adventure.

Angiogenesis is an extension process of the cardiovascular network within human body. It is usually triggered by the demand of oxygen and nutrients from the fast growing tissue and uncontrollably dividing cells, as seen during wound healing and tumor progression.

Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Transcriptional Modulation of Tumour Induced Angiogenesis
Chapter 2 Roles of SRF in Endothelial Cells During Hypoxia
Chapter 3 Manipulating Redox Signaling to Block Tumor Angiogenesis
Chapter 4 Accessory Cells in Tumor Angiogenesis - Tumor-Associated Pericytes
Chapter 5 Endothelial and Accessory Cell Interactions in Neuroblastoma Tumor Microenvironment
Chapter 6 T-Cadherin Stimulates Melanoma Cell Proliferation and Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Recruitment but Inhibits Angiogenesis in a Mouse Melanoma Model
Chapter 7 The Use of Artemisinin Compounds as Angiogenesis Inhibitors to Treat Cancer
Chapter 8 3-D Microvascular Tissue Constructs for Exploring Concurrent Temporal and Spatial Regulation of Postnatal Neovasculogenesis