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Vasculogenic Mimicry Formation

Molecular classification: Other

Overview

Vasculogenic mimicry (VM) is a phenomenon observed in aggressive tumors where cancer cells form vascular-like channels and networks that facilitate blood supply to the tumor, independent of traditional angiogenesis. These tumor-derived channels can transport plasma and red blood cells, supporting rapid tumor growth and metastasis. The presence of VM correlates with poor prognosis: increased metastasis risk, higher tissue invasion rates, resistance to anti-angiogenic therapies, and overall worse patient survival outcomes.

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Alternative vascularizationTumor microenvironment modulationExtracellular matrix remodeling

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CancerMetastasisDrug resistance

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Antiangiogenic drugs may induce VMResistance to antiangiogenic therapies

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VEGF inhibitors

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