VEGFA and breast carcinoma: In this context, VEGF receptors expressed on breast carcinoma cells can mediate autocrine VEGF signalling that contributes to tumour initiation and progression (Bachelder et al, 2001, 2002, 2003; Bae et al, 2008; Bagri et al, 2009; Barr et al, 2005; Bates et al, 2003; Cao et al, 2008; Castro-Rivera et al, 2004; Gray et al, 2008; Hu et al, 2007; Lichtenberger et al, 2010; Matsushita et al, 2007; Mercurio et al, 2004).