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Effect of oxygen supply on tumour growth C016 / 6256
Effect of oxygen supply on tumour growth. Top: a small blood supply (tubes) means a low level of oxygen is available and the tumour (round) grows slowly. Middle: as the tumour grows, the lack of sufficient oxygen (hypoxia) induces the growth of new blood vessels. Bottom: These new blood vessels provide the tumour with more oxygen, causing it to grow rapidly
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Cancer Cancerous Cell Biology Cytological Cytology Developing Development Diseased Effect Effects Growing Growth Increase Increased Induced Inducing Neoplasm Neoplasms Oncological Oncology Oxygen Tumor Tumors Tumour Tumours Vessel Vessels Abnormal Blood Supply Cells Hypoxia Unhealthy
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This print titled "Effect of oxygen supply on tumour growth" by Gunilla Elam from Science Photo Library offers a visual representation of the impact of oxygen levels on tumour development. The top image portrays a small blood supply, resulting in limited oxygen availability and consequently slow tumour growth. In the middle image, as the tumour expands, the insufficient oxygen triggers the formation of new blood vessels to compensate for hypoxia. Finally, at the bottom, these newly formed blood vessels provide an increased oxygen supply to the tumour, leading to rapid growth. The artwork effectively highlights how changes in oxygen levels can influence tumor progression within our biological systems. It serves as a reminder that tumors are dynamic entities that respond and adapt according to their surrounding environment. This illustration holds significant implications for both medicine and biology fields, shedding light on potential therapeutic targets aimed at disrupting angiogenesis (the process of forming new blood vessels) in cancer treatment. Gunilla Elam's artistic depiction not only captures attention but also provides valuable insights into cellular biology and oncology research. By showcasing this print, we gain a deeper understanding of how abnormal cell growth is influenced by factors such as hypoxia and vascularization within the human body.
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