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GlossaryMicrovessel Density

number of tiny blood vessels in a specific tissue area

Microvessel Density (MVD) refers to the number of tiny blood vessels, or microvessels, within a specific area of tissue. It is often used as a measure in medical research to assess the extent of angiogenesis, which is the formation of new blood vessels, particularly in the context of tumor growth and other pathological conditions. High MVD can indicate increased blood supply to a tumor, which may correlate with more aggressive disease and poorer prognosis.

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The Effect of Finasteride on the Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Microvessel Density: A Possible Mechanism for Decreased Prostatic Bleeding in Treated Patients

research The Effect of Finasteride on the Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Microvessel Density: A Possible Mechanism for Decreased Prostatic Bleeding in Treated Patients

90 citations, January 2003 in “The Journal of Urology”

Finasteride may reduce prostate bleeding by lowering blood vessel growth factor levels and blood vessel density in certain prostate areas.

research Finasteride Reduces Microvessel Density and Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Renal Tissue of Diabetic Rats

7 citations, June 2015 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences”

Finasteride helps reduce blood vessel growth in diabetic rat kidneys.

research Finasteride Inhibits Microvascular Density and VEGF Expression in the Seminal Vesicle of Rats

May 2018 in “PubMed”

Finasteride reduces blood vessel formation in seminal vesicles.

Gelatin-Chondroitin-6-Sulfate-Hyaluronic Acid Scaffold Seeded with Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 165 Modified Hair Follicle Stem Cells as a Three-Dimensional Skin Substitute

research Gelatin-Chondroitin-6-Sulfate-Hyaluronic Acid Scaffold Seeded with Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 165 Modified Hair Follicle Stem Cells as a Three-Dimensional Skin Substitute

45 citations, October 2014 in “Stem cell research & therapy”

Modified rat stem cells on a special scaffold improved blood vessel formation and wound healing in skin substitutes.

research Radiation-Induced Microvascular Injury as a Mechanism of Salivary Gland Hypofunction and Potential Target for Radioprotectors

41 citations, July 2016 in “Radiation Research”

Radiation damages salivary glands by harming blood vessels, but antioxidants might help protect them.

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community Long term finasteride users; Did you notice any improvement after 2 years?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 1 year ago

Long term Finasteride users and whether or not they have noticed improvements after two years of use, with other treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling also discussed. Some replies suggest that improvement is possible even beyond the two year mark while others caution against believing studies backed by the Post-Finasteride Foundation.