Angiogenesis is the process by which new blood vessels are formed from existing vessels.
The vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs) are considered as key molecules in the …

The discovery of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family members VEGF, VEGF-
B, placental growth factor (PlGF), VEGF-C and VEGF-D and their receptors VEGFR-1,-2 and …

Vasculogenesis and angiogenesis are the mechanisms responsible for the development of
the blood vessels. Angiogenesis refers to the formation of capillaries from pre-existing …

The existence of angiogenic factors was initially postulated on the basis of the strong
neovascular response induced by transplanted tumors. Subsequently, it was shown that …

The VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) family and its receptors are essential
regulators of angiogenesis and vascular permeability. Currently, the VEGF family consists of …

The VEGF/VPF (vascular endothelial growth factor/vascular permeability factor) ligands and
receptors are crucial regulators of vasculogenesis, angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis and …

Endothelial growth factors and their receptors may provide important therapeutic tools for the
treatment of pathological conditions characterised by defective or aberrant angiogenesis …

Vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs) constitute a group of structurally and
functionally related growth factors that modulate many important physiological functions of …

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) represents a growth factor with important pro-
angiogenic activity, having a mitogenic and an anti-apoptotic effect on endothelial cells …

Vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs) are best known for their involvement in
orchestrating the development and maintenance of the blood and lymphatic vascular …