title: Present angiogenesis research and its possible future implementation in wound care.
abstract: The process of new blood vessel formation is essential for wound healing. Nurses should be aware of the latest scientific findings on angiogenesis which will enhance their understanding of how it may affect clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: South Warwickshire General Hospitals NHS Trust, Warwickshire, UK. lisacox@lisa58.freeserve.co.uk
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cox
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002468:Cell Physiological Phenomena; D005109:Extracellular Matrix / Q000502:physiology; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000503:physiopathology; D023421:Models, Animal; D018919:Neovascularization, Physiologic / Q000502:physiology*; D011817:Rabbits; D051381:Rats; D012106:Research / Q000639:trends*; D013552:Swine; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D006133:Growth Substances