Wednesday, August 17, 2011

blood vessel formation

Vasculogenesis
Formation of blood vessels from endothelial progenitor cells, a process occurring during embryonic development, and more recently, in adult animals. 


Angiogenesis
Sprouting of new capillaries from preexisting vessels.


Arteriogenesis
Remodeling of newly formed or preexisting vascular channels into larger and well-muscularized arterioles and collateral vessels.