[Neutrophils regulate the process of angiogenesis]

Sheng Li Xue Bao. 2017 Dec 25;69(6):843-851.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Neutrophils are one of the most abundant leukocytes present in the human blood circulation system, which could provide continuous immune surveillance. Recent studies have shown that neutrophils are closely related to angiogenesis. Neutrophils could release various cytokines, which regulate the angiogenic process by affecting the growth and migration of endothelial cells directly or indirectly. In the present review, the regulatory effects of neutrophils on angiogenic process and mechanisms are analyzed and summarized, which would provide clues for the treatment of related diseases using neutrophils as the targets in the future.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 / physiology
  • Humans
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 / physiology
  • Neovascularization, Physiologic / physiology*
  • Neutrophils / physiology*
  • Oncostatin M / physiology
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / physiology

Substances

  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
  • Fibroblast Growth Factor 2
  • Oncostatin M
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 9