Phenomena and Processes

Angiogenesis

Formation of new blood vessels, which is controlled by chemical signals in the body, such as VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR (VEGF). This process involves the migration, growth, and differentiation of ENDOTHELIAL CELLS, which line the inside wall of blood vessels.

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Formation of new blood vessels, which is controlled by chemical signals in the body, such as VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR (VEGF). This process involves the migration, growth, and differentiation of ENDOTHELIAL CELLS, which line the inside wall of blood vessels.

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1 entry terms
  • Angiogeneses

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2024

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  • Neovascularization, Pathologic (1978-2023)

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  1. G09.330.020w

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WG 502

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Angiogenesis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000096482. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000096482
  2. Angiogenesis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angiogenesis
  3. Angiogenesis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q539568