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: The new vessels adjust to the specific needs of the surrounding tissue. angiogenesis
The process typically follows four major steps to remodel the vasculature: Pericyte-mediated regulation of angiogenesis during
Angiogenesis is the physiological process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing ones. It is a critical "balancing act" in the body: when working correctly, it heals wounds and supports growth; when imbalanced, it can fuel diseases like cancer or lead to chronic inflammatory conditions. How Angiogenesis Works it heals wounds and supports growth
: Stimuli like hypoxia (low oxygen) trigger endothelial cells to break through the vessel wall.
Medical research focuses on flipping the angiogenic "switch" depending on the condition: