Angiogenesis and angiogenesis inhibitors in paediatric diseases

Eur J Pediatr. 1992 Jul;151(7):472-6. doi: 10.1007/BF01957746.

Abstract

Angiogenesis, the generation of new capillaries from existing blood vessels, is rarely observed in the healthy organism, but can present during various paediatric diseases. In this review, we describe recent progress in the understanding of pathological angiogenesis and approaches for an improved therapy of angiogenic childhood diseases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiogenesis Inducing Agents / physiology
  • Child
  • Chronic Disease
  • Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 / physiology
  • Hemangioma / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / physiopathology
  • Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic* / physiopathology

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inducing Agents
  • Fibroblast Growth Factor 2