[Effect of VEGF on the angiogenesis in male reproduction system].
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is the key angiogenins which can increase microvascular permeability and promote endothelial cell migration, proliferation and tube formation. This paper reviews the location of VEGF in the prostate, testicular and epididymis tissues, the modulation of VEGF expression, and the relationship between VEGF-induced angiogenesis changes and some diseases in the male reproduction system.
Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, Chinese Ministry of Health, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China. xdliu@sohu.com
Xiaodong
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Liu
Yuru
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Yang
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018919:Neovascularization, Physiologic; D011467:Prostate / Q000098:blood supply*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000503:physiopathology; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply; D013737:Testis / Q000098:blood supply*; D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / Q000502:physiology*
D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A