Vitamin D improves angiogenic properties of endothelial progenitor cells
/PMC/2012
Why It Matters
Shows that vitamin D upregulates VEGF expression up to 12x, directly promoting angiogenesis — yet vitamin D deficiency, not excess, is associated with cancer risk.
Key Findings
- Vitamin D upregulates VEGF expression significantly
- Vitamin D improves angiogenic capacity of endothelial progenitor cells
Read the Paper↗PMC3492823