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Angiogenesis-independent endothelial protection of liver: role of VEGFR-1.
Science (New York, N.Y.) - 7 Feb 2003
LeCouter Jennifer, Moritz Dirk R, Li Bing, Phillips Gail Lewis, Liang Xiao Huan, Gerber Hans-Peter, Hillan Kenneth J, Ferrara Napoleone
Abstract excerpt
The vascular endothelium was once thought to function primarily in nutrient and oxygen delivery, but recent evidence suggests that it may play a broader role in tissue homeostasis. To explore the role of sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) in the adult liver, we studied the effects of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor activation on mouse hepatocyte growth. Delivery of VEGF-A increased liver mass...
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