An inside view: VEGF receptor trafficking and signaling

M Simons - Physiology, 2012 - journals.physiology.org
M Simons
Physiology, 2012journals.physiology.org
Vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) and their receptors play a central role in the
development of cardiovascular system and in vasculature-related processes in the adult
organism. Given the critical role of this signaling cascade, intricate control systems have
evolved to regulate its function. A new layer of added complexity has been the
demonstration of the importance of endocytosis and intracellular trafficking of VEGF
receptors in the regulation of VEGF signaling. In this review, we consider an evolving link …
Vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) and their receptors play a central role in the development of cardiovascular system and in vasculature-related processes in the adult organism. Given the critical role of this signaling cascade, intricate control systems have evolved to regulate its function. A new layer of added complexity has been the demonstration of the importance of endocytosis and intracellular trafficking of VEGF receptors in the regulation of VEGF signaling. In this review, we consider an evolving link between VEGF receptor endocytosis, trafficking, and signaling and their biological function.
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