Role of ETS family transcription factors in vascular development and angiogenesis

Cell Struct Funct. 2001 Feb;26(1):19-24. doi: 10.1247/csf.26.19.

Abstract

The ETS family of transcription factors is defined by a conserved DNA-binding ETS domain that forms a winged helix-turn-helix structural motif. This family of transcription factors is involved in a diverse array of biological functions including cellular growth and differentiation, as well as organ development. Among the members of this family, ETS-1, ERG, Fli-1, TEL, and NERF-2 are expressed in endothelial cells and their progenitors. This review will summarize the role of ETS family transcription factors in vascular development and angiogenesis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Endothelium, Vascular / growth & development
  • Endothelium, Vascular / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Multigene Family / physiology
  • Neovascularization, Physiologic / physiology*
  • Proto-Oncogene Protein c-ets-1
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins / physiology*
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-ets
  • Transcription Factors / physiology*

Substances

  • ETS1 protein, human
  • Proto-Oncogene Protein c-ets-1
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-ets
  • Transcription Factors