Abstract
VEGF is a canonical angiogenic factor. In addition, its role as a stimulator of neurogenesis was recently uncovered. Vascular and nervous networks share common molecular mechanisms underlying their morphogenesis. VEGF is likely to regulate both processes during development and in adult organisms.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 667-669 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jun 2006 |
Keywords
- Angiogenesis
- Brain
- Endothelial cells
- Growth factor
- Neural stem cells
- Neurogenesis
- VEGF
- VEGF receptor