Plasminogen activators in vascular remodeling and angiogenesis

Biochemistry (Mosc). 2002 Jan;67(1):119-34. doi: 10.1023/a:1013964517211.

Abstract

This review considers cellular and molecular mechanisms of the involvement of plasminogen activators in extracellular proteolysis and cell migration and proliferation. The role of plasminogen activators in vascular remodeling in atherosclerosis, restenosis, and angiogenesis is discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Cell Division
  • Cell Movement
  • Endothelium, Vascular / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Neovascularization, Physiologic*
  • Plasminogen Activators / metabolism*
  • Plasminogen Activators / physiology*

Substances

  • Plasminogen Activators