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Differential roles of VEGF: Relevance to tissue fibrosis
Author(s) -
Zhang Juan,
Chu Maolin
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of cellular biochemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.028
H-Index - 165
eISSN - 1097-4644
pISSN - 0730-2312
DOI - 10.1002/jcb.28489
Subject(s) - fibrosis , angiogenesis , extracellular matrix , vascular endothelial growth factor , vegf receptors , medicine , pathological , growth factor , function (biology) , cancer research , pathology , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , receptor
Excessive extracellular matrix deposition and pathological vascularization are characteristics of fibrosis, which compromises the normal functioning of organs. Although whether angiogenesis can be induced and can occur in parallel with the progression of fibrosis has not been definitely determined, angiogenesis undoubtedly plays a vital role in fibrosis. Since vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is one of the most effective proangiogenic factors, VEGF‐targeting interventions have been a focus for the development of therapeutic strategies against fibrosis. In this review, we will summarize the current knowledge of the role of VEGF and its relevant mechanisms in fibrotic biology. We especially expect to provide a comprehensive overview of the therapeutic potential of VEGF‐targeted therapy strategies to restore vascular function in the organs affected by fibrosis.