During the past decade there has been considerable research in understanding the mechanism of angiogenesis.
Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels.
This process is crucial for normal growth and development. In healthy adults, angiogenesis does not normally occur except during ovulation, in the placenta and for wound healing. The international scientific community is hard at work, studying the biological process known as angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels. Unfortunately, the formation of new blood vessels can also occur in certain pathological situations, complicating certain diseases. Angiogenesis performs a critical role in the development of cancer.