Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its role in neoplastic processes

This review concerns structural and functional properties of human vascular endothelial growth factor as well as the process of alternative splicing of its transcript. Regulation of VEGF gene transcription and participation of the protein in the angiogenesis of tumours are also broadly discussed.

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Published inPostȩpy higieny i medycyny doświadczalnej Vol. 55; no. 2; pp. 257 - 274
Main Authors Loch, T, Michalski, B, Mazurek, U, Graniczka, M
Format Journal Article
LanguagePolish
Published Poland 2001
Subjects
Animals
Endothelial Growth Factors - genetics
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic - genetics
Humans
Lymphokines - genetics
Neoplasms - physiopathology
Neovascularization, Pathologic - genetics
Transcription, Genetic
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors
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Summary:This review concerns structural and functional properties of human vascular endothelial growth factor as well as the process of alternative splicing of its transcript. Regulation of VEGF gene transcription and participation of the protein in the angiogenesis of tumours are also broadly discussed.
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ISSN:0032-5449