It is estimated that there are currently around 4 million people with a diagnosed rare disease living in Germany, 300 million people worldwide. Rare Disease Centers (RDCs) were founded in Germany as part of the National Action Plan for People with Rare Diseases to improve patient care. Currently, more than 30 RDCs exist. With a focus on coordinating patient pathways and guiding people with a definite or a suspected diagnosis o...

Angiogenesis crucially contributes to various diseases, such as cancer and diabetic retinopathy. Hence, anti-angiogenic therapy is considered as a powerful strategy against these diseases. Previous studies reported that the acyclic monoterpene linalool exhibits anticancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative activity. However, the effects of linalool on angiogenesis still remain elusive. Therefore, we investigated the action...