endothelial cells

ERG

ERG is a protein made by certain types of cells throughout the body. It belongs to a group of proteins called transcription factors, which control how cells turn specific genes on or off. By regulating genes, ERG plays a key role in developing and maintaining healthy blood vessels and can influence the growth of certain …
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Angiosarcoma

Background: Angiosarcoma is an aggressive type of cancer that develops from specialized endothelial cells normally found on the inside of blood vessels. The most common locations are the scalp, skin, and soft tissue under the skin. Other body sites that can be affected include the breast, liver, lung, and spleen. What type of cancer is …
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