Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-Delivery Systems for Cardiac Repair: An Overview

<p>Since the discovery of the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and its leading role in the angiogenic process, this has been seen as a promising molecule for promoting neovascularization in the infarcted heart. However, even though several clinical trials were initiated, no therapeuti...

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Main Author: Teresa Sim&#243;n-Yarza, Fabio R. Formiga, Esther Tamayo, Beatriz Pelacho, Felipe Prosper, Mar&#237;a J. Blanco-Prieto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2012-01-01
Series:Theranostics
Online Access:http://www.thno.org/v02p0541.htm