학술논문
Angiogenesis.
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Reference Entry
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Subject
*DEFINITIONS
*NEOVASCULARIZATION
*BLOOD vessels
*PSORIASIS
*ATHEROSCLEROSIS
*CANCER
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Abstract
A definition of the term "angiogenesis" is presented. It refers to the formation of new capillary vasculature out of pre-existing blood vessels under the regulation of growth factors and inhibitors. The condition is characterized by a broad array of physiologic and pathologic processes. Excessive angiogenesis results to a number of diseases such as cancer, psoriasis and atherosclerosis.