Vasculogenesis and Angiogenesis: Molecular and Cellular Controls. Part 2: Interactions between Cell and Extracellular Environment.
Angiogenesis, defined as a new blood vessel formation from a pre-existing vessel, is initiated by angiogenic growth factors and their receptors that induce endothelial cell migration and proliferation. Extracellular proteolysis is essential for deassembly and reassembly of endothelial cells to their environmental matrix. The aim of this review is to update data on the role of the coagulation and fibrinolysis system, metalloproteinases and adhesion molecules during this step of angiogenesis.
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Service d'Explorations Fonctionnelles Multidisciplinaires, et Unité INSERM 541, Hôpital Lariboisière; Paris - nathalie.kubis@lrb.ap-hop-paris.fr.
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