VEGFA

Vascular endothelial growth factor A, promotes angiogenesis.

Key Functions:

• Stimulates blood vessel formation.
• Regulates tissue repair and tumor growth.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Circulatory System (vascular development)
• VEGFR2 (target receptor)
• Endothelial Cell (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: VEGFA

Approved name: vascular endothelial growth factor A

Locus: 6p21.1

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:12680

From the HGNC naming authority.