Molecular angiogenesis

Abstract

New insights into the mechanisms by which blood vessels develop (angiogenesis) have been gained recently, primarily by the identification of factors that inhibit and promote this process. Angiogenesis-stimulating factors are being used to promote growth of new blood vessels in ischemic disease. In contrast, anti-angiogenesis factors are being used as inhibitors of neovascularization to control tumor growth and metastasis.