The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family, the regulator of blood and lymphatic
vessels, is mostly investigated in the tumor and ophthalmic field. However, the functions it …

The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family, the crucial regulator of angiogenesis,
lymphangiogenesis, lipid metabolism and inflammation, is involved in the development of …

Impaired left atrial (LA) function in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is
associated with adverse outcomes. A subgroup of HFpEF may have LA myopathy out of …

Background: Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) is associated with increased risk of stroke
and dementia. Progressive damage to the cerebral microvasculature may also trigger …

Cytokines and growth factors contribute to nerve growth and angiogenesis and are
associated with the development of vascular disease. This Mendelian randomization (MR) …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia that has major morbidity and mortality. Hypoxia
plays an important role in AF initiation and maintenance. Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), the …

Aims The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family is involved in pathophysiological
mechanisms underlying cardiovascular (CV) diseases. The aim of this study was to …

The molecular pathomechanisms in the majority of patients suffering from acute or
progressive sensorineural hearing loss cannot be determined yet. The size and the complex …

Background VEGF‐D (vascular endothelial growth factor D) and VEGF‐C are secreted
glycoproteins that can induce lymphangiogenesis and angiogenesis. They exhibit structural …

Background It has been proved that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have high incidence
of atrial fibrillation (AF). Nevertheless, whether they have causal relevance is uncertain. This …