Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

Research from University of Helsinki in the area of vascular endothelial growth factor described

Published in Blood Weekly, May 6th, 2010

Data detailed in 'How do angiopoietins Tie in with vascular endothelial growth factors' have been presented. "The endothelial cells of the blood and lymphatic vessels are involved in common human diseases. Excess blood and lymphatic vessel growth enhances tumor progression and metastasis, whereas insufficient growth leads to tissue ischemia and lymphedema," scientists in Finland report.

"Lymphatic and blood vascular endothelial cells are regulated by two endothelial specific receptor tyrosine kinase systems, the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors (VEGFRs) and the Tie receptors, activated by the VEGF and angiopoietin ligands, respectively. Blocking of...

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