1998
DOI: 10.1007/s004030050307
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Increased expression of platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha and beta and vascular endothelial growth factor in the skin of patients with chronic venous insufficiency

Abstract: Growth factors produced by a variety of cells act as signalling peptides through specific cell surface receptor pathways. Functions such as cell proliferation, migration and differentiation have been assigned to each of them. Here, we report alterations of platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFR-alpha) and beta (PDGFR-beta) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression patterns in the progressive clinical stages of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). A total of 30 punch biopsies were ta… Show more

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“…We found a significant increase of the expression of platelet-derived growth factor a (PDGFA), PDGFA subunit precursor, and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) expression in endothelial cells following ox-LDL exposure. An increasing body of evidence suggests that PDGF and CTGF play a key role in development of atherosclerotic lesions (8), and their chronic overexpression may lead to vascular dysfunction (29,34).…”
Section: Cell Receptors and Growth Factorsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…We found a significant increase of the expression of platelet-derived growth factor a (PDGFA), PDGFA subunit precursor, and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) expression in endothelial cells following ox-LDL exposure. An increasing body of evidence suggests that PDGF and CTGF play a key role in development of atherosclerotic lesions (8), and their chronic overexpression may lead to vascular dysfunction (29,34).…”
Section: Cell Receptors and Growth Factorsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…143,144 However, the functional level or presence of VEGF and its receptors at the wound site is unknown, and it is uncertain whether chronic venous wounds display a defect in angiogenesis. It might be expected that exogenously administered VEGF would improve perfusion and hence, oxygenation, via angiogenesis.…”
Section: Venous Stasismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[15][16][17][18][19] They interact with different affinity with 2 tyrosine-kinase receptors, PDGF-R␣ and PDGF-R␤, which are expressed on ECs in normal 4,[20][21][22] and in pathologic conditions. [23][24][25][26] Recently, PDGF-C and PDGF-D isoforms were also identified. 27,28 PDGF isoforms are reported to exert mitogenic and chemotactic action on EC, although PDGF-AA appears to be less potent or inactive.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%