Mediators of ocular angiogenesis.

ABSTRACT: Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing vasculature. Pathologic angiogenesis in the eye can lead to severe visual impairment. In our review, we discuss the roles of both pro-angiogenic and anti-angiogenic molecular players in corneal angiogenesis, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, exudative macular degeneration and retinopathy of prematurity, highlighting novel targets that have emerged over the past decade.

SUBMITTER: Qazi Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3306772 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature