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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. growth factors
  4. endothelial growth factors
  5. vascular endothelial growth factors
  6. vascular endothelial growth factor C
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. growth factors
  4. endothelial growth factors
  5. vascular endothelial growth factors
  6. vascular endothelial growth factor C

Preferred term

vascular endothelial growth factor C

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • vascular endothelial growth factor-C
  • VEGF-C

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/208145

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