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Tumor-related oedema. Brain capillary endothelial cells (BCECs) are connected via tight junction (TJ) protein complexes that fuse endothelial cells together. When a brain tumor develops, particularly high-grade gliomas, TJs become permeable due to release of angiogenic factors and changes in protein component. These events cause blood brain barrier (BBB) breakdown and vasogenic oedema.
