Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) is required for tumour angiogenesis and growth. Here, the authors show that deletion of pericyte FAK upregulates Gas6-Axl mediated Cyr61 production, which increases endothelial cell proliferation and angiogenesis, while elevating tissue factor production to enhance tumour cell proliferation.
- Tanguy Lechertier
- Louise E. Reynolds
- Kairbaan M. Hodivala-Dilke
