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

vascular endothelial growth factor C

Definition:
A vascular endothelial growth factor that specifically binds to vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3. In addition to being an angiogenic factor it can act on lymphatic vessels to stimulate lymphangiogenesis. It is similar in structure to vascular endothelial growth factor D in that they both contain N- and C-terminal extensions that were not found in other VEGF family members.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
vascular endothelial growth factors
Entry Terms:
  • VEGF-C
  • vascular endothelial growth factor-C
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/208145
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