Compositions and methods for treating subjects with disorders
characterized by aberrant vascular endothelial cell growth are provided.
The compositions comprise agents that are combinations of a Wnt pathway
stimulator component and a Tie2 pathway repressor component. Particularly
useful Wnt pathway stimulators include, but are not limited to,
Wnt7b-like molecules. Particularly useful Tie2 pathway repressor
components include, but are not limited to, Ang2-like molecules. The
methods allow for modulation of vascular endothelial cells, vascular
endothelial cell vessels, capillary bed development, and angiogenesis.