Arteriogenesis versus angiogenesis: Two mechanisms of vessel growth

Authors
Buschmann, I Schaper, W
Citation
I. Buschmann et W. Schaper, Arteriogenesis versus angiogenesis: Two mechanisms of vessel growth, NEWS PHYSL, 14, 1999, pp. 121-125
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Physiology
Journal title
NEWS IN PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
ISSN journal
08861714 → ACNP
Volume
14
Year of publication
1999
Pages
121 - 125
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-1714(199906)14:<121:AVATMO>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
After birth, new blood vessel formation proceeds via angiogenesis or arteri ogenesis. Angiogenesis (capillary sprouting) results in higher capillary de nsity. Arteriogenesis (rapid proliferation of collateral arteries) is poten tially able to significantly alter the outcome of coronary and peripheral a rtery disease. The processes share some growth features but differ in many aspects.