Abstract
Angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis and vascular maturation occur on a regular, physiological basis in human endometrium. These processes form part of a continuum of vascular remodelling involving numerous regulatory factors. Key factors include vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)A, VEGFC and VEGFD, and their associated receptors VEGFR1, VEGFR2 and VEGFR3. A second group of vascular regulatory proteins belongs to the angiopoietin (ANG)-TIE system. Although members of the VEGF family and the ANG-TIE system are represented in the endometrium, our understanding of how these different molecules interact to regulate remodelling of the blood and lymphatic vasculature present in the endometrium is still limited. A review of the current information is provided.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Angiopoietins / genetics
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Angiopoietins / metabolism
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Angiopoietins / physiology*
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Animals
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Endometrium / blood supply*
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Endometrium / metabolism
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Endometrium / physiology
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Female
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Humans
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Lymphangiogenesis / genetics
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Lymphangiogenesis / physiology
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Models, Biological
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Multigene Family / physiology
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Neovascularization, Physiologic / genetics*
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Neovascularization, Physiologic / physiology
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Receptors, TIE / genetics
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Receptors, TIE / metabolism
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Receptors, TIE / physiology*
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Signal Transduction / genetics
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Signal Transduction / physiology
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / genetics
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / metabolism
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / physiology*
Substances
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Angiopoietins
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
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Receptors, TIE