An experimental study of VEGF induced changes in vasoactivity in pig retinal arterioles and the influence of an anti-VEGF agent

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays an important role in ocular physiology. Anti-VEGF agents are now used for treatment of common retinal diseases. This study characterises the vasoactive properties of VEGF in isolated pe...

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Main Authors: Su Er-Ning, Cringle Stephen J, McAllister Ian L, Yu Dao-Yi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2415/12/10