Laminins and retinal vascular development.
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Date publication
janvier 2013
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr LEFEBVRE Olivier
Tous les auteurs :
Edwards MM, Lefebvre O
Lien Pubmed
Résumé
The mechanisms controlling vascular development, both normal and pathological, are not yet fully understood. Many diseases, including cancer and diabetic retinopathy, involve abnormal blood vessel formation. Therefore, increasing knowledge of these mechanisms may help develop novel therapeutic targets. The identification of novel proteins or cells involved in this process would be particularly useful. The retina is an ideal model for studying vascular development because it is easy to access, particularly in rodents where this process occurs post-natally. Recent studies have suggested potential roles for laminin chains in vascular development of the retina. This review will provide an overview of these studies, demonstrating the importance of further research into the involvement of laminins in retinal blood vessel formation.
Référence
Cell Adh Migr. 2013 Jan-Feb;7(1):82-9