Endoteltillväxtfaktor
Endoteltillväxtfaktor (Endothelial Growth Factor), often abbreviated as VEGF, is a crucial protein involved in the development of new blood vessels. This process is known as angiogenesis. VEGF plays a vital role in both normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development and wound healing, and in pathological conditions like cancer, where it promotes tumor growth and metastasis.
VEGF is a signaling protein that binds to specific receptors on the surface of endothelial cells, the
In the context of disease, particularly cancer, tumor cells often overexpress VEGF to ensure they receive an