Nutriceuticals and Angiogenesis New Therapeutic Horizons
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he phenomenon of antiangiogenesis has attracted considerable interest in the scientific community. Angiogenesis plays a major role as a determining factor in a variety of diseases, including: cancer, arthritis, skin conditions, eye disorders, and inflammatory disease. The application of methods to manipulate angiogenesis has created fascinating therapeutic options, including the potential of natural-based compounds that may modify new blood vessel growth.
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