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Soluble VEGF isoforms are essential for establishing epiphyseal vascularization and regulating chondrocyte development and survival.
The Journal of clinical investigation - 1 Jan 2004
Maes Christa, Stockmans Ingrid, Moermans Karen, Van Looveren Riet, Smets Nico, Carmeliet Peter, Bouillon Roger, Carmeliet Geert
Abstract excerpt
VEGF is crucial for metaphyseal bone vascularization. In contrast, the angiogenic factors required for vascularization of epiphyseal cartilage are unknown, although this represents a developmentally and clinically important aspect of bone growth. The VEGF gene is alternatively transcribed into VE...
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