Angiogenesis refers to the process of remodeling the vascular tissue characterized by the branching out of a new blood vessel from a pre-existing vessel. Angiogenesis is particularly active during embriogenesis, while during adult life it is quiescent and limited to particular physiological phenomena. Recently, the study of molecular mechanisms of angiogenesis has stirred renewed interest due to the recognition of the role played by angiogenesis in several pathologies of large social impact, such as tumors and cardiovascular disease, and due to the pharmacological interest rising from the possibility of modulating these phenomena. Antibodies, peptides and small molecules targeting active endothelial cells represent an innovative tool in therapeutic and diagnostic fields. In this article we reviewed the literature of peptide and peptidomimetics in angiogenesis and their potential applications. Two specific protein systems, namely the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and its receptor and Integrins, will be discussed in detail.

Peptide-based molecules in angiogenesis / D'Andrea, LUCA DOMENICO; DEL GATTO, Annarita; Pedone, Carlo; Benedetti, Ettore. - In: CHEMICAL BIOLOGY & DRUG DESIGN. - ISSN 1747-0277. - STAMPA. - 67:2(2006), pp. 115-126.

Peptide-based molecules in angiogenesis.

D'ANDREA, LUCA DOMENICO;DEL GATTO, ANNARITA;PEDONE, CARLO;BENEDETTI, ETTORE
2006

Abstract

Angiogenesis refers to the process of remodeling the vascular tissue characterized by the branching out of a new blood vessel from a pre-existing vessel. Angiogenesis is particularly active during embriogenesis, while during adult life it is quiescent and limited to particular physiological phenomena. Recently, the study of molecular mechanisms of angiogenesis has stirred renewed interest due to the recognition of the role played by angiogenesis in several pathologies of large social impact, such as tumors and cardiovascular disease, and due to the pharmacological interest rising from the possibility of modulating these phenomena. Antibodies, peptides and small molecules targeting active endothelial cells represent an innovative tool in therapeutic and diagnostic fields. In this article we reviewed the literature of peptide and peptidomimetics in angiogenesis and their potential applications. Two specific protein systems, namely the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and its receptor and Integrins, will be discussed in detail.
2006
Peptide-based molecules in angiogenesis / D'Andrea, LUCA DOMENICO; DEL GATTO, Annarita; Pedone, Carlo; Benedetti, Ettore. - In: CHEMICAL BIOLOGY & DRUG DESIGN. - ISSN 1747-0277. - STAMPA. - 67:2(2006), pp. 115-126.
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