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Angiogenesis in cancer. Hypoxia within the tumor induces the release of pro-angiogenic factors and results in degradation of the basement membrane by matrix metalloproteinases (MMP). The endothelial cells start to differentiate and proliferate, forming new blood vessels. The newly formed blood vessels allow further tumor growth.
