title: Angiogenesis and the skin.
abstract: This communication reviews the circumstances of angiogenesis in the embryo and in the adult. Various biochemical and physical factors reported to influence new blood vessel growth are discussed. Particular emphasis is given to angiogenesis occurring in the skin. Evidence concerning an epidermal stimulus for vascular growth is examined.
mesh_terms: D043925:Angiogenesis Inducing Agents / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000196:embryology; D006801:Humans; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply
chemical_list: D043925:Angiogenesis Inducing Agents