Vascular endothelial growth factor B (VEGF-B)

Vascular endothelial growth factor B (VEGF-B) is a member of the VEGF family of growth factors that share structural and functional similarity. Five mammalian members, including VEGF-A, -B, -C, -D and PlGF have been identified. VEGF-B is expressed in most tissues, especially in heart, skeletal muscle, and pancreas. In many tissues, VEGF-B is a homodimer but can heterodimerize with VEGF-A. Two isoforms of mature VEGF-B containing 167 or 186 amino acid (aa) residues exist. Whereas VEGF-B186 is a secreted diffusible protein, VEGF-B167 is sequestered into the cell matrix after secretion. Both VEGF-B isoforms bind VEGF receptor 1 (VEGF R1) but not VEGF R2 or VEGF R3. VEGF-B can also bind Neuropilin-1.

Swiss-Prot Accession Number: P49765


 
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This analyte is not currently part of Myriad RBM's testing menu.

 
 
Therapy Indications
Cancer
Cardiac and Vascular Markers/Disease
Cytokines/Chemokines
 
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