Murine rVEGF164b, an inhibitory VEGF reduces VEGF-A-dependent endothelial proliferation and barrier dysfunction.

Objective: To investigate the effects of the murine inhibitory vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF, rVEGF164b), we generated an adenoviral vector encoding rVEGF164b, and examined its effects on endothelial barrier, growth, and structure.

Method: Mouse vascular endothelial cells (MVEC) proliferation was determined by an MTT assay. Barrier of MVEC monolayers was measured by trans-endothelial electrical resistance (TEER).