Role of VEGF-A and Its Receptors in Sporadic and MEN2-Associated Pheochromocytoma

Pheochromocytoma (PHEO), a rare catecholamine producing tumor arising from the chromaffin cells, may occurs sporadically (76%–80%) or as part of inherited syndromes (20%–24%). Angiogenesis is a fundamental step in tumor proliferation and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF-A) is the most well-c...

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Main Authors: Ferreira, Carla Vaz, Siqueira, Débora Rodrigues, Romitti, Mírian, Ceolin, Lucieli, Brasil, Beatriz Assis, Meurer, Luise, Capp, Clarissa, Maia, Ana Luiza
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI) 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4013566/