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angiogenin

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angiogenin
[an′jē·ōjen′in]
a protein that mediates the formation of blood vessels. A single-chain basic protein cloned from molecules of the tumor angiogenesis factor (TAF) in human colon cancer cells, angiogenin is used experimentally to stimulate the development of new blood vessels in wound healing, cerebrovascular accident, and coronary artery disease.


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thetaiotaomicron encodes a protein called angiogenin 4 or Ang4.
While the scientists have not detected angiogenin produced by any non-malignant tissue, they do find its gene in normal cells.
 
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