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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > growth factors > endothelial growth factors > vascular endothelial growth factors > vascular endothelial growth factor B
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > growth factors > endothelial growth factors > vascular endothelial growth factors > vascular endothelial growth factor B
Preferred Term:

vascular endothelial growth factor B

Definition:
A vascular endothelial growth factor expressed in a variety of tissues. It binds with high specificity to vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-1 and neuropilin-1.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
vascular endothelial growth factors
Entry Terms:
  • vascular endothelial growth factor-B
  • VEGF-B
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/208141
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