Genetics of PlGF plasma levels highlights a role of its receptors and supports the link between angiogenesis and immunity

Abstract Placental growth factor (PlGF) is a member of the vascular endothelial growth factor family and is involved in bone marrow-derived cell activation, endothelial stimulation and pathological angiogenesis. High levels of PlGF have been observed in several pathological conditions especially in...

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Main Authors: Daniela Ruggiero, Teresa Nutile, Stefania Nappo, Alfonsina Tirozzi, Celine Bellenguez, Anne-Louise Leutenegger, Marina Ciullo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-96256-0