angiogenic factor

angiogenic factor

Any of a group of substances present in the circulation (most of which are polypeptides—e.g., angiogenin, fibroblast growth factor, transforming growth factors and some lipids) which play a role in blood vessel formation. Angiogenic factors are increased after myocardial ischaemia.

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angiogenic factor

Any of a group of substances present in the circulation–most of which are polypeptides–eg, angiogenin, fibroblast growth factor, transforming growth factors, some lipids which help form blood vessels; AFs ↑ after myocardial ischemia

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