Definition of Angiogenesis
Process of new blood vessel development from existing vessels [30].
Angiogenesis primarily develops from…
Venules [30].
Angiogenesis Step 1 (Mechanism)
Vasodilation in response to NO and increased permeability induced by VEGF [30].
Angiogenesis Step 2
Separation of pericytes from the abluminal surface [30].
Angiogenesis Step 3
Migration of endothelial cells toward the area of tissue injury [30].
Angiogenesis Step 4
Proliferation of endothelial cells just behind the leading front of migrating cells [30].
Angiogenesis Step 5
Remodeling into capillary tubes [31].
Angiogenesis Step 6 (Cell recruitment)
Recruitment of periendothelial cells to form the mature vessel [31].
Periendothelial cells for small capillaries
Pericytes [31].
Periendothelial cells for larger vessels
Smooth muscle cells [31].
Angiogenesis Step 7
Suppression of endothelial proliferation and migration and deposition of the basement membrane [31].
Important Growth Factor for Angiogenesis 1
VGEF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) [31].
VGEF Effect 1
Stimulates both migration and proliferation of endothelial cells [31].
VGEF Effect 2
Promotes vasodilation by stimulating the production of NO [31].
Important Growth Factor for Angiogenesis 2
FGF-2 (Fibroblast Growth Factor-2) [31].
FGF-2 Effect 1
Stimulates the proliferation of endothelial cells [31].
FGF-2 Effect 2
Promotes the migration of macrophages and fibroblasts to the damaged area [32].
FGF-2 Effect 3
Stimulates epithelial cell migration to cover epidermal wounds [32].
Step 1 of laying down connective tissue
Migration and proliferation of fibroblasts into the site of injury [32].
Step 2 of laying down connective tissue
Deposition of ECM proteins produced by these cells [32].
Important Growth Factor for ECM Deposition 1
FGF [32].
Important Growth Factor for ECM Deposition 2 (Full name)
TGF-β (Transforming Growth Factor-β) [32].
TGF-β stimulates the production of (List 3)
Collagen, fibronectin, and proteoglycans [33].
TGF-β inhibits collagen degradation by Mechanism 1
Decreasing proteinase activity [33].