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Abnormal embryonic development of the vascular system causes a variety of vascular anomalies. Vasculogenesis is genetically determined with a specific sequence of formation, selective regression, and remodeling that must occur in the correct sequence to produce the typical mature vascular system. Investigation into the genes and signaling pathways that guide this complex process are crucial to understanding how vascular anomalies develop and may ultimately provide clues for therapeutic intervention or treatment of these conditions.
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Foster, T.R., Chin, J.A., Brownson, K.E., Bai, H., Dardik, A. (2016). Embryological Basis for Vascular Anomalies. In: Bhattacharya, N., Stubblefield, P. (eds) Human Fetal Growth and Development. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14874-8_27
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