Tissue mediators Flashcards
1
Q
Fibroblast growth factor
A
stimulates angiogenesis
2
Q
transforming growth factor beta
A
angiogenesis and fibrosis
3
Q
vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGf)
A
stimulates angiogenesis
4
Q
platelet derived frowth factor
A
secreted by activated platelets and macrophages
vascular remodeling and smooth msucle cell migration
fibroblast growth for collagen synthesis
5
Q
metalloproteinases
A
tissue remodeling