BACKGROUND: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is involved in the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors and kinesin spindle protein (KSP) plays a critical role in mitosis involving in cell proliferation. Simultaneous silencing of VEGF and KSP, an attractive and viable approach in cancer, le...
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative disorder that affects the central retina and involves the Bruch's membrane, the retinal pigment epithelium and the photoreceptors. Recent studies have shown that polymorphisms of the CFH, LOC387715 and VEGF genes are associated with AMD. Herein, we...
Degeneração Macular Relacionada à Idade (DMRI) exsudativa é a principal causa de perda visual severa em indivíduos acima de 50 anos nos países desenvolvidos. O fator de crescimento endotelial (VEGF) é considerado um dos mais importantes reguladores da angiogênese e da permeabilidade vascular . Dr...
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a protein that increases vascular permeability and induces the proliferation, migration and survival of endothelial cells. Bisphosphonates (BPs) are antiresorptive drugs that are widely used in the treatment of bone metabolism diseases and bone metastases. Sin...
Se realizó un recorrido por la historia del uso de los factores de crecimiento y se analizaron los conceptos de angiogénesis, arteriogénesis y vasculogénesis. Se señalaron los diferentes factores de crecimiento que se conocen y se hizo especial énfasis en los más utilizados (factor de crecimiento ...
Thromboembolic complications are often associated with high morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer. Considerable evidence exists that intra-tumoural activation of coagulation provides growth-promoting properties to the neoplasm.
Fibrinolysis is an active part of stromal remodelling. Fibrin is de...
Of the numerous growth factors and cytokines that have been shown to have angiogenic effects, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), also known as vascular permeability factor (VPF), appears to be a key factor in pathological situations which involve neovascularization as well as enhanced vascular pe...