Angiogenesis is the growth of new blood vessels and is a key process which occurs during both physiological and pathological disease processes. Knowledge of the mechanisms through which this process is initiated and maintained will have a significant impact on the treatment of these diseases. Pathological angiogenesis occurs in major diseases such as cancer, diabetic retinopathies, age-related macular degeneration and atherosclerosis. In other diseases such as stroke and myocardial infarction, insufficient or improper angiogenesis results in tissue loss and ultimately higher morbidity and mortality.
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Slevin, M., Cao, Y., & Kitajewski, J. (2009). Welcome to Journal of Angiogenesis Research. Journal of Angiogenesis Research, 1(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1186/2040-2384-1-1
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