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Editorials: Cell Cycle Features

Transcriptional regulation of blood vessel formation

The role of the CASZ1/Egfl7/RhoA pathway

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Pages 2165-2166 | Received 27 May 2013, Accepted 01 Jun 2013, Published online: 25 Jun 2013

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Figure 1. (A) Proper expression and activity of CASZ1 in endothelial cells results in transcriptional activation of Egfl7 and subsequent RhoA activity, thereby promoting the assembly of a well-branched, lumenized vascular system. (B) Disruption of CASZ1 function results in cords of endothelial cells lacking a central lumen and angiogenic sprouts. Branches that are apparent consist of thin, elongated cells that are unable to maintain adhesion to the underlying matrix or existing vasculature.

Figure 1. (A) Proper expression and activity of CASZ1 in endothelial cells results in transcriptional activation of Egfl7 and subsequent RhoA activity, thereby promoting the assembly of a well-branched, lumenized vascular system. (B) Disruption of CASZ1 function results in cords of endothelial cells lacking a central lumen and angiogenic sprouts. Branches that are apparent consist of thin, elongated cells that are unable to maintain adhesion to the underlying matrix or existing vasculature.