Therapeutic angiogenesis
Therapeutic Angiogenesis
Therapeutic angiogenesis (/θɛrəˈpjuːtɪk ænˌdʒiːoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/) is a form of treatment that aims to promote the growth of new blood vessels in the body. This is achieved through the introduction of specific growth factors, either through gene therapy or the direct injection of proteins.
Etymology
The term "therapeutic angiogenesis" is derived from three words: "therapeutic", which comes from the Greek word "therapeia" meaning healing; "angio", which is also Greek and means vessel; and "genesis", which means creation or origin.
Procedure
Therapeutic angiogenesis involves the use of gene therapy or the direct injection of proteins to stimulate the growth of new blood vessels. This is typically done in areas of the body where blood flow is restricted due to disease or injury. The goal is to improve blood flow and oxygen supply to these areas, thereby promoting healing and reducing symptoms.
Applications
Therapeutic angiogenesis has potential applications in a variety of medical fields. It is most commonly used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease. It may also be used in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, stroke, and other conditions where blood flow is compromised.
Related Terms
- Angiogenesis: The physiological process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels.
- Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF): A signal protein produced by cells that stimulates the formation of blood vessels.
- Gene therapy: An experimental technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease.
- Cardiovascular disease: A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.
- Coronary artery disease: A disease of the artery that supplies blood to the heart.
- Peripheral artery disease: A circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Therapeutic angiogenesis
- Wikipedia's article - Therapeutic angiogenesis
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