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      Fibroblast growth factor/fibroblast growth factor receptor system in angiogenesis.

      Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews
      Animals, Endothelial Cells, physiology, Fibroblast Growth Factor 2, Fibroblast Growth Factors, Genetic Therapy, Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycans, Heparin, Humans, Ischemia, therapy, Neoplasms, blood supply, Neovascularization, Pathologic, physiopathology, Receptors, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A

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          Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are a family of heparin-binding growth factors. FGFs exert their pro-angiogenic activity by interacting with various endothelial cell surface receptors, including tyrosine kinase receptors, heparan-sulfate proteoglycans, and integrins. Their activity is modulated by a variety of free and extracellular matrix-associated molecules. Also, the cross-talk among FGFs, vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs), and inflammatory cytokines/chemokines may play a role in the modulation of blood vessel growth in different pathological conditions, including cancer. Indeed, several experimental evidences point to a role for FGFs in tumor growth and angiogenesis. This review will focus on the relevance of the FGF/FGF receptor system in adult angiogenesis and its contribution to tumor vascularization.

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