Recombinant Human Vascular endothelial growth factor D (FIGF)

Uniprot Id

O43915

Target Species

Human

Target Name

VEGFD

Target Full Name

Vascular endothelial growth factor D

Target Function

Growth factor active in angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis and endothelial cell growth, stimulating their proliferation and migration and also has effects on the permeability of blood vessels. May function in the formation of the venous and lymphatic vascular systems during embryogenesis, and also in the maintenance of differentiated lymphatic endothelium in adults. Binds and activates VEGFR-2 (KDR/FLK1) and VEGFR-3 (FLT4) receptors.

Target Subcellular Location

Secreted.

Target Protein Families

PDGF/VEGF growth factor family

Target Tissue Specificity

Highly expressed in lung, heart, small intestine and fetal lung, and at lower levels in skeletal muscle, colon, and pancreas.

Target Research Area

Cancer

Target Synonyms

c-fos induced growth factor; c-fos induced growth factor (vascular endothelial growth factor D); c-fos induced growth factor; c-fos-induced growth factor; FIGF; Vascular endothelial growth factor D; Vascular endothelial growth factor D precursor; Vascular endothelial growth factor D precursor; VEGF D; VEGF-D; VEGFD; VEGFD_HUMAN

Target Background

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the platelet-derived growth factor/vascular endothelial growth factor (PDGF/VEGF) family and is active in angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis, and endothelial cell growth. This secreted protein undergoes a complex proteolytic maturation, generating multiple processed forms which bind and activate VEGFR-2 and VEGFR-3 receptors. This protein is structurally and functionally similar to vascular endothelial growth factor C. Read-through transcription has been observed between this locus and the upstream PIR (GeneID 8544) locus.