Calycosin promotes angiogenesis involving estrogen receptor and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway in zebrafish and HUVEC.

BACKGROUND: Angiogenesis plays an important role in a wide range of physiological processes, and many diseases are associated with the dysregulation of angiogenesis. Radix Astragali is a Chinese medicinal herb commonly used for treating cardiovascular disorders and has been shown to possess angiogen...

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Main Authors: Jing Yan Tang, Shang Li, Zhen Hua Li, Zai Jun Zhang, Guang Hu, Lorita Chi Veng Cheang, Deepa Alex, Maggie Pui Man Hoi, Yiu Wa Kwan, Shun Wan Chan, George Pak Heng Leung, Simon Ming Yuen Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2912279?pdf=render