Rapid induction of vascular endothelial growth factor gene expression after transient middle cerebral artery occlusion in rats.

Hayashi, T; Abe, K; Suzuki, H; Itoyama, Y

doi:10.1161/01.str.28.10.2039

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Rapid induction of vascular endothelial growth factor gene expression after transient middle cerebral artery occlusion in rats.

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Authors:

T Hayashi

K Abe

H Suzuki

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a mitogen for endothelial cells and also has the potential to increase vascular permeability. Therefore, it may contribute to the recovery of brain cells from ischemic insult through potentiating neovascularization or may exacerbat...

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