a protein that is responsible for blood vessel development (angiogenesis).
Vascular endothelial growth factor. One of the major growth factors that promotes the growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis).
A protein that is secreted by oxygen-deprived cells, such as cancerous cells. VEGF stimulates new blood vessel formation, or angiogenesis, by binding to specific receptors on nearby blood vessels, encouraging new blood vessels to form.
one of the most important endothelial growth factors. It induces and helps regulate angiogenesis and endothelial cell proliferation. Angiogenesis is a process of new blood vessel development from pre-existing vasculature.
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor. Gene associated with angiogenesis; a process necessary for tumour growth.
is the acronym for vascular endothelial growth factor. It is a naturally occurring protein that ischemic tissues - tissues lacking oxygen - secrete (as in age-related macular degeneration). Research has shown that when VEGF is introduced to endothelial cells, it stimulates the development of new blood vessels. It can directly promote the growth and survival of malignant tumor cells.
vascular endothelial growth factor—probably one of many growth factors. Exerts extraordinary control of blood flow in capillaries. High levels of VEGF stimulate new bloods vessel growth (angiogenesis); role of VEGF in cancer and heart disease is a hot research topic. Low VEGF is common in biotoxin patients. Affects NFKB and cytokines.
See Vascular endothelial growth factor.