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Several anti-angiogenic agents are now in clinical trials for a range of diseases characterized by uncontrolled blood vessel formation, including cancer and diabetic retinopathy. The potential value of anti-angiogenic agents has given researchers in this field new enthusiasm and impetus. This volume will provide a set of up-to-date reviews on the important components of this process coupled with a set of critical chapters describing the various techniques for studying angiogenesis. In addition, several state-of-the-art chapters will describe associated techniques such as the isolation of microvascular endothelial cells, and the basic principles behind the use of transgenic mice in the study of angiogenesis. The book will provide not only 'recipes' for the study of angiogenesis, but also an up-to-date account of the biology of angiogenesis.

Although angiogenesis-the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing ones-has emerged as an exciting new target for the treatment of many varied disorders, fundamental aspects of this important biological process remain poorly understood. To address the needs of those working in such a dramatically advancing area, Cliff Murray and a panel of experienced investigators have brought together in Angiogenesis Protocols a comprehensive collection of key techniques for assessing the formation of new blood vessels in both whole tissues and cell culture. These readily reproducible methods range from low-cost in vitro assays to cutting-edge in vivo models, such as the dorsal window chamber, which demands high levels of surgical skill as well as relatively expensive, custom-made equipment. The authors have also included details of the associated techniques for the isolation, identification, and culture of microvessel endothelial cells from human adipose tissues and for the transfection and transduction of primary human endothelial cells.
Timely and highly practical, Angiogenesis Protocols is a gold-standard resource for today's angiogenesis investigator, providing easy access to a wide variety of proven assays suitable for laboratories with greatly differing technical expertise, materials, and financial resources.