A quantitative theory of solid tumor growth, metabolic rate and vascularization.

The relationships between cellular, structural and dynamical properties of tumors have traditionally been studied separately. Here, we construct a quantitative, predictive theory of solid tumor growth, metabolic rate, vascularization and necrosis that integrates the relationships between these prope...

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Main Authors: Alexander B Herman, Van M Savage, Geoffrey B West
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3182997?pdf=render