Gene:
placental growth factor, vascular endothelial growth factor-related protein
Gene ID:
207015
Symbol:
PGF
Species:
1000
Description:
Growth factor active in angiogenesis, and endothelial cell growth, stimulating their proliferation and migration. It binds to receptor VEGFR-1/FLT1. PLGF-2 binds neuropilin-1 and 2 in a heparin-dependent manner.