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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > enzymes > transferases > phosphotransferases (kinases) > protein kinases > protein-tyrosine kinases > receptor protein-tyrosine kinase > vascular endothelial growth factor receptors > vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > enzymes > transferases > phosphotransferases (kinases) > protein kinases > protein-tyrosine kinases > receptor protein-tyrosine kinase > vascular endothelial growth factor receptors > vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3
Preferred Term:

vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3

Definition:
A vascular endothelial cell growth factor receptor whose expression is restricted primarily to adult lymphatic endothelium. VEGFR-3 preferentially binds the vascular endothelial growth factor C and vascular endothelial growth factor D and may be involved in the control of lymphangiogenesis.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
vascular endothelial growth factor receptors
Entry Terms:
  • flt4 protein
  • flt-4
  • VEGFR-3
  • vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/208128
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