Genetic and environmental factors influencing the Placental Growth Factor (PGF) variation in two populations.

Placental Growth Factor (PGF) is a key molecule in angiogenesis. Several studies have revealed an important role of PGF primarily in pathological conditions (e.g.: ischaemia, tumour formation, cardiovascular diseases and inflammatory processes) suggesting its use as a potential therapeutic agent. Ho...

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Main Authors: Rossella Sorice, Daniela Ruggiero, Teresa Nutile, Mario Aversano, Lotte Husemoen, Allan Linneberg, Catherine Bourgain, Anne-Louise Leutenegger, Marina Ciullo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3423400?pdf=render