Immunohistochemical Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Orofacial Lesions - A Review

Overview

Journal J Oral Biol Craniofac Res

Publisher Elsevier

Date 2016 Oct 21

PMID 27761389

Citations 3

Authors

Bhavana Gupta

Shaleen Chandra

Vineet Raj

Vivek Gupta

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Abstract

Angiogenesis is considered to be an important biological process in disease progression and tumorigenesis. Among the various factors associated with angiogenesis, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a leading candidate. VEGF induces the proliferation, differentiation, and migration of vascular endothelial cells, increases capillary permeability, and enhances endothelial cell survival by preventing apoptosis. This article reviews and highlights the role of VEGF in health, and various oral diseases.

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