Increased Expression of VEGF and CD31 in Postradiation Rectal Tissue: Implications for Radiation Proctitis

• Main Authors: G. Karamanolis (Author), I. Delladetsima (Author), V. Kouloulias (Author), K. Papaxoinis (Author), I. Panayiotides (Author), D. Haldeopoulos (Author), K. Triantafyllou (Author), N. Kelekis (Author), S. D. Ladas (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Inflammation mediators related to radiation proctitis are partially elucidated, and neovascularization is thought to play a key role. Objectives. To investigate the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and CD31 as angiogenetic markers in postradiation rectal tissue. Me...