| angiogenesis |
The process by which new blood vessels are formed. |
| atom |
The fundamental building blocks of chemical elements. |
| capillary |
Any one of the tiny, hair like, blood vessels that form a network in nearly all
parts of the body. |
| cofactor |
An inorganic complement of an enzyme reaction, usually a metal ions. Copper
(a metal) is a necessary cofactor (complement) of the angiogenic process (which includes enzyme
reactions). |
| copper |
A trace element. The amount in our bodies is about 75-100 mg., less than that
contained in a copper penny. |
| endogenous |
Developing or originating within the organism (body) or arising from causes
within the organism (body). |
| endothelial cell |
The thin, flattened cells that line the inside surfaces of body cavities, blood
vessels, and lymph vessels, making up the endothelium. |
| growth factor |
A complex family of hormones or biological factors that are produced by the body
to control growth, division and maturation of blood cells by the bone marrow. They regulate the division
and proliferation of cells and influence the growth rate of some cancers. |
| inhibitor |
A molecule which represses or prevents another molecule from engaging in a
reaction. |
| molecule |
A combination of two or more atoms. |
| neovascularization |
Growth of new blood vessels into a tissue resulting in improved oxygen and
nutrient supply. |
| physiological |
Of or pertaining to physiology; relating to the science of the functions of
living organisms. |
| proliferation |
The rapid increase by multiplication of similar forms, in this case, blood
vessels. |
| quiescent |
A state of inactivity or rest. |
| receptors |
Proteins on the cell surface that bind molecules arriving from another cell
much like a lock receiving the correct key. |
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