VEGF: an update on biological and therapeutic aspects |
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Authors: | Ferrara N |
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Institution: | Department of Molecular Oncology, Genentech Inc., 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA. nf@gene.com |
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Abstract: | Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is an endothelial cell-specific mitogen and an angiogenic inducer as well as a mediator of vascular permeability. VEGF is essential for developmental angiogenesis and is also required for female reproductive functions and endochondral bone formation. Substantial evidence also implicates VEGF in tumors and intraocular neovascular syndromes. Currently, several clinical trials are ongoing to test the hypothesis that the inhibition of VEGF activity may be beneficial for these conditions. |
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Keywords: | vascular endothelial growth factor endothelium apoptosis angiogenesis tyrosine kinases tumor growth age-related macular degeneration |
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