title: A brief history of angiogenesis assays.
abstract: The major problem with angiogenesis research is the choice of an appropriate assay. Currently, many in vitro and in vivo techniques are available for research into the functions of endothelial cells during angiogenesis. In this historical review article, we describe and evaluate the methodology and specific features of some of the most frequently used of these assays.
authors.affiliation: Department of Histology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania. ancacimpean1972@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Anca-Maria
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Cimpean
authors.forename: Domenico
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ribatti
authors.forename: Marius
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Raica
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D023421:Models, Animal; D008954:Models, Biological; D018919:Neovascularization, Physiologic; D012106:Research / Q000266:history