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VEGF

Meaning

VEGF, or Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, is a potent and highly specific signaling protein that plays a pivotal role in stimulating vasculogenesis and angiogenesis, the physiological processes of forming new blood vessels. This growth factor is crucial for normal development, wound healing, and reproductive function, but it is also a key player in various pathological conditions, including the growth of solid tumors. It acts as a major mediator of vascular permeability and endothelial cell proliferation.