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World J Cardiol. Dec 26, 2010; 2(12): 421-427
Published online Dec 26, 2010. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v2.i12.421
Table 1 Differences in the underlying mechanisms of induction, as well as mediator and growth factor involvement in angiogenesis and arteriogenesis[8,9]
AngiogenesisArteriogenesis
InducerIschemiaShear stress, inflammation, ishemia
PromoterHypoxia inducible factor (TACGTGCT)Hypoxia inducible factor (TACGTGCT)
Shear stress responsive element (GAGACC)
SubstratePre-existing capillariesPre-existing arterioles
Cell typeEndothelial cellsEndothelial and smooth muscle cells; likely fibroblast
ResultIncrease capillaries densityRemodeling of arteries into collateral arterioles
DurationDaysDays to weeks
Growth factorsVEGF, bFGF, PDGF, PIGF, MCP-1, MMPs, GM-CSF, etc.VEGF, bFGF, PDGF, PIGF, MCP-1, MMPs, GM-CSF, etc.