Growth Factors and the Cardiovascular System

Abstract

Foreword B. Swynghedauw. Preface P. Cummins. Introduction. 1. Growth factors: in vivo function and mechanism of action C.-H. Heldin, L. Claesson-Welsh, K. Miyazono, B. Westermark. Section one: Growth Factors in the Heart. 2. Fibroblast and transforming growth factors in the heart: a role for cardiac growth? P. Cummins, A.K. El Amrani, F. El Amrani. 3. Growth factors and the cardiac extra-cellular matrix L. Rappaport, J.L. Samuel. Section two: Growth Factors and the Cardiac Myocyte. 4. Transforming growth factor beta: Localisation and possible functional roles in cardiac myocytes A.B. Roberts, M.B. Sporn. 5. Basic fibroblast growth factor in cardiac myocytes: expression and effects E. Kardami, R.R. Padua, K.B.S. Pasumarthi, Lei Liu, B.W. Doble, S.E. Davey, P.A. Cattini. 6. Growth factor signal transduction in the cardiac myocyte: Functions of the serum response element M.D. Schneider, T. Brand, R.J. Schwartz, W.R. MacLellan. 7. Effects of growth factors on human cardiac myocytes B.I. Goldman, J. Wurzel. Section three: Growth Factors and Angiogenesis. 8. Growth factors and development of coronary collaterals H.H. Sharma, R. Zimmerman. 9. The role of growth factors in angiogenesis R.J. Schott, L.A. Morrow. Section four: Growth Factors and Atherosclerosis. 10. Atherosclerosis and platelet-derived growth factors G.A.A. Ferns, C. Rutherford. 11. Effects of transforming growth factor beta on vascular smooth muscle cell growth P.I. Weissberg, D.J. Grainger, J.C. Metcalfe. 12. Some aspectsof growth factor signal transduction in vascular smooth muscle cells A.C. Newby, N.P.J. Brindle. 13. Basic FGFs role in smooth muscle cell proliferation: A basis for molecular atherectomy W. Casscells, D.A. Lappi, A. Baird. Section five: Growth Factors and Cardiovascular Disease: Clinical and Therapeutic Implications. 14. Role of transforming growth factor b in cardioprotection of the ischemic-reperfused myocardium A.M. Lefer. 15. Platelet-derived growth factor release after angioplasty P. Macke Consigny. 16. Platelet-derived growth factor receptor activity induced by vascular injury G.E. Bilder. 17. Growth factors and hypertension: Implications of growth factor function in vascular remodelling A.K. El Amrani, F. El Amrani, P. Cummins. 18. Transforming growth factor b and carcinoid heart disease J. Waltenberger. Section six: Growth Factor Effects on the Myocardium. 19. Adrenergic stimulation and growth factor activity C.S. Long, P.C. Simpson. 20. Effects of transforming growth factor b on cardiac fibroblasts M. Eghbali. 21. Transforming growth factor b's and cardiac development R.J. Akhurst, M. Dickson, F.A. Millan. Index.