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Perlecan regulates developmental angiogenesis by modulating the VEGF-VEGFR2 axis.
Matrix biology : journal of the International Society for Matrix Biology - 1 Jun 2009
Zoeller Jason J, Whitelock John M, Iozzo Renato V
Abstract excerpt
Using the zebrafish, we previously identified a central function for perlecan during angiogenic blood vessel development. Here, we explored the nature of perlecan function during developmental angiogenesis. A close examination of individual endothelial cell behavior revealed that perlecan is required for proper endothelial cell migration and proliferation. Because these events are largely mediated by VEGF-VEGFR2...
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