Protein Name fms related receptor tyrosine kinase 4
Organism Homo sapiens
Gene ID 2324
Gene Symbol

FLT4

UniProt P35916 (VGFR3_HUMAN)
Relationships Total Number of functionally related compound(s) : 142
Total Number of Articles : 201
Description

fms related receptor tyrosine kinase 4

Gene Summary

This gene encodes a tyrosine kinase receptor for vascular endothelial growth factors C and D. The protein is thought to be involved in lymphangiogenesis and maintenance of the lymphatic endothelium. Mutations in this gene cause hereditary lymphedema type IA. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

synonyms
  • vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3
  • Feline McDonough Sarcoma (FMS)-like tyrosine kinase 4
  • VEGF receptor-3
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Properties