Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Overview

• Represents a growth factor with pro-angiogenic activity, with mitogenic and anti apoptotic effect on endothelial cells, increasing the vascular permeability, promoting cell migration¹
• Regulates normal and pathological angiogenic (growth of blood vessels) processes¹

References

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Melincovici CS, Boşca AB, Şuşman S, et al. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) - key factor in normal and pathological angiogenesis. Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology = Revue Roumaine De Morphologie Et Embryologie. 2018;59(2):455-467.