VEGFD

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.

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor D

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.

Biological Process dopaminergic neuron differentiation Source:Ensembl
Biological Process fibroblast proliferation Source:Ensembl
Biological Process induction of positive chemotaxis Source:UniProtKB1 Publication
Biological Process positive regulation of angiogenesis Source:GO_Central1 Publication
Biological Process positive regulation of cell division Source:UniProtKB-KW
Biological Process positive regulation of cell population proliferation Source:ProtInc1 Publication
Biological Process positive regulation of endothelial cell proliferation Source:GO_Central1 Publication
Biological Process positive regulation of mast cell chemotaxis Source:UniProtKB1 Publication
Biological Process positive regulation of protein phosphorylation Source:GO_Central1 Publication
Biological Process response to bacterium Source:Ensembl
Biological Process response to hypoxia Source:GO_Central1 Publication
Biological Process sprouting angiogenesis Source:GO_Central1 Publication
Biological Process vascular endothelial growth factor receptor signaling pathway Source:GO_Central1 Publication
Biological Process vascular endothelial growth factor signaling pathway Source:GO_Central1 Publication

Secreted

Undergoes a complex proteolytic maturation which generates a variety of processed secreted forms with increased activity toward VEGFR-3 and VEGFR-2. VEGF-D first form an antiparallel homodimer linked by disulfide bonds before secretion. The fully processed VEGF-D is composed mostly of two VEGF homology domains (VHDs) bound by non-covalent interactions.