Angiogenesis

Angiogenesis is a process by which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels. It is an important physiological process that occurs in the body during development, wound healing, and the growth of tumors. Angiogenesis is regulated by a complex balance of stimulatory and inhibitory signals, and disruption of this balance has been implicated in a number of different diseases and pathological processes. Therefore, angiogenesis is an emerging target in drug discovery, with the goal of developing therapies to modulate or inhibit the growth of new blood vessels. This could be used to reduce tumor growth and spread, as well as manage other diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and Alzheimer's disease.