Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a pluripotent growth and permeability factor
that has a broad impact on endothelial cell function. The lung tissue is very rich in this …

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), initially described 40 years ago, is a dynamic clinical
entity that continues to affect tens of thousands of premature infants each year. BPD was first …

Rationale: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and emphysema are characterized by
arrested alveolar development or loss of alveoli; both are significant global health problems …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the most severe form of acute lung injury (ALI),
remains a devastating condition with a high mortality. It is characterised by alveolar injury …

Recent investigations have suggested an active role for endothelial cells in organ
development, including the lung. Herein, we investigated some of the molecular …

Vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) signaling directs both vasculogenesis and
angiogenesis. However, the role of VEGF-A ligand signaling in the regulation of epithelial …

Animal Lectins: Form, Function and Clinical Applications presents up-to-date knowledge of
animal lectins. Detailed descriptions on biological activities, tissue and/or subcellular …

Angiogenic growth factors are a class of molecules which exert a fundamental role in the
process of blood vessel formation. Besides vasculogenic and angiogenic properties, these …

Impaired vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling contributes to the
pathogenesis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). We hypothesized that the effects of …

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is known to have a pivotal role in lung
development and in a variety of pathologic conditions in the adult lung. Our earlier studies …