Effect of ethanol exposure on endothelial responsiveness to VEGF

Interestingly, VEGF levels in the wound region are not decreased by ethanol exposure. [...]the inhibition of wound angiogenesis by ethanol probably involves a decrease in endothelial cell responsiveness to VEGF rather than a lack of the factor itself.

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Published in:Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2006-01, Vol.39 (2), p.116-116
Main Authors: Sun, Wenting, Burns, Aime L., Kovacs, Elizabeth J., DiPietro, Luisa A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angiogenesis
Ethanol
Proteins
Vascular endothelial growth factor
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Summary:Interestingly, VEGF levels in the wound region are not decreased by ethanol exposure. [...]the inhibition of wound angiogenesis by ethanol probably involves a decrease in endothelial cell responsiveness to VEGF rather than a lack of the factor itself.
ISSN:0741-8329
1873-6823
DOI:10.1016/j.alcohol.2006.09.025