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Translating Biology into Therapy: From Understanding Vascular Demarcations to Restoring Them

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Title:  Translating Biology into Therapy: From Understanding Vascular Demarcations to Restoring Them
Author:  Balamurali K. Ambati, PhD, MD
Date:  2013
Keywords/Main Subjects: Angiogenesis; VEGF; Flt-1; CNV; ARMD; Vascular zoning; Targeted nanoparticles
Diagnosis: None
Brief Description: This is a research presentation about angiogenesis and corneal and retinal neovascularization and the role of Flt-1 in that angiogenesis. It also discusses the possibilities of modifying FLT-1 pathways using RGD targeted nanoparticles to decrease CNV.
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_14988
Copyright statement: Copyright 2015. Please see terms of use page for more information.