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VEGFD vascular endothelial growth factor D

Gene ID: 2277, updated on 11-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: FIGF; VEGF-D

Summary

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. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2011]

Genomic context

Location:
Xp22.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: X; NC_000023.11 (15345596..15384413, complement)
Total number of exons:
7

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