[Advancements in expression of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors in skin diseases]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2007 Apr;29(2):279-82.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) exerts its biological functions by its specific VEGF receptors (VEGFR), which includes VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3, neuropilin-1, and neuropilin-2. These VEGFR distributes in endothelial cells, and are also expressed in normal skin, inflammatory skin diseases, and skin cancers. The VEGF-VEGFR signaling pathway may be a new key target in the management of the skin diseases.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor / biosynthesis*
  • Signal Transduction
  • Skin Diseases / metabolism*
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / physiology*

Substances

  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
  • Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor