Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 165 (FIGF) Active Protein

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]

VEGFD: 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. Belongs to the PDGF/VEGF growth factor family.

Protein type: Secreted; Secreted, signal peptide; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Cytokine

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: Xp22.31

Cellular Component: extracellular space; membrane; extracellular region

Molecular Function: protein homodimerization activity; growth factor activity; platelet-derived growth factor receptor binding; vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3 binding; vascular endothelial growth factor receptor binding; chemoattractant activity

Biological Process: cell proliferation; platelet activation; platelet degranulation; positive chemotaxis; positive regulation of cell division; positive regulation of cell proliferation; angiogenesis; vascular endothelial growth factor receptor signaling pathway; blood coagulation; cell differentiation; induction of positive chemotaxis