Alternative Name
Vascular Endothelial Cell Growth Factor
Synonyms
MVCD1; VEGF; VPF; Vegf; Vegf120; Vegf164; Vegf188; Vpf; VEGF-A; VEGF164; eVEGF120; eVEGF165; vegf-a; vegf; vascular endothelial growth factor A; vascular endothelial growth factor A L homeolog; vascular endothelial growth factor; vascular endothelial grow
Background
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is encoded by VEGF gene, which contains 8 exons and maps to 6p21.3. It is a signal protein produced by cells that stimulates vasculogenesis and angiogenesis.
Pathways
RTK Signaling, Glycosaminoglycan Metabolic Process, Regulation of Cell Size, Tube Formation, Signaling Events mediated by VEGFR1 and VEGFR2, Platelet-derived growth Factor Receptor Signaling, VEGFR1 Specific Signals, VEGF Signaling