Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Atherosclerosis
- VernacularTitle:血管内皮生长因子与动脉粥样硬化
- Author:
Yanxing ZHANG
;
Huaihong CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
vascular endothelial growth factor;
atherosclerosis
- From:
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2006;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has drawn extensive attention from all over the world because of its promising therapeutic prospect. However, recent studies have found that VEGF may promote the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis. The article reviews the molecule characteristics, receptor, expression regulation and function of VEGF, as well as its relationship with atherosclerosis.
