Endothelial functions are more severely impaired during active disease period in patients with Behcet’s disease

Vascular endothelial growth factor level

Vascular endothelial growth factor levels are increased and associated with disease activity in patients with Behçet's syndrome

✍ M. Çekmen; C. Evereklioglu; H. Er; H. S. Inalöz; S. Doganay; ; I. H 📂 Article 📅 2003 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 124 KB

## Abstract **Background/aims** Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a cytokine participating in inflammation with potent endothelial cell effects. It is produced by macrophages, neutrophils and vascular endothelial cells and can alter vessel permeability. Behçet's syndrome is a systemic in