Identification of an Osteopontin-Derived Peptide That Binds Neuropilin-1 and Activates Vascular Repair Responses and Angiogenesis

    June 2024 in “ Pharmacological Research ”
    Yihong Chen, Chrysostomi Gialeli, Junyan Shen … Jan Nilsson
    Studysummary This study identified neuropilin-1 as the receptor for FOL-026 and showed that it stimulates angiogenesis and cell growth, suggesting potential for vascular repair and enhanced angiogenesis therapies.
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