Vasculogenesis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012523",
  "term": "Vasculogenesis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of de novo formation of blood vessels from angioblasts, which are precursor endothelial cells, during embryonic development. This involves the differentiation of mesodermal cells into endothelial cells, followed by their aggregation to form primitive vascular tubes. It is distinct from angiogenesis, which is the formation of new vessels from pre-existing ones.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "angiogenesis",
    "arteriogenesis",
    "endothelium",
    "fetus",
    "mesoderm"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 819 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/vasculogenesis/"
}