… the concept that vascular protection is an important … , vascular protection is a distinct
mechanism through which VEGF can enhance antiproliferative, antithrombotic, and other protective …

… They reduce growth hormone (GH) release and the serum concentrations of … growth factors
(epidermal growth factor, fibroblast growth factor, platelet-derived growth factor, and vascular …

… a role as a vascular protective factor in the adult vasculature … vascular protection may be an
important mode of action for VEGF in the adult vasculature (103,132). Vascular protection is a …

The protective genes that mediate endothelial cell (EC) survival during angiogenesis have
not been completely characterized. Here, we show that an antisense oligonucleotide to the …

… growth factor (bFGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) differentially activate
Raf, resulting in protection … translocation and endothelial cell protection from the intrinsic …

… is a new emerging area for the treatment of ischemic vascular diseases. This approach is …
of specific growth factors [vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs) or other growth factors …

… factor” from human and animal tumors. Subsequently, the angiogenic effects of various factors,
including epidermal growth factor… factors, acidic and basic fibroblast growth factors (aFGF …

… Compelling evidence indicates that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a fundamental
regulator of normal and abnormal angiogenesis. The loss of a single VEGF allele results …

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and angiopoietin-1 (Ang1) were originally identified
as endothelial-specific ligands regulating key functions of the vasculature important in …

… In conclusion, the present study reveals a protective mechanism of endothelial cells
against injury involving autocrine VEGF production. Moreover, the occurrence of a significant …