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[VEGF-A165] [Vascular endothelial growth factor-165] a splice variant of human VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) (Houck et al, 1991; Neufeld et al, 1994). Some authors use the designation VEGF-165a (for an explanation of nomenclature see: VEGF-A). For an anti-angiogenic isoform of VEGF-165 see: VEGF-165b.
An isoform-specific receptor for VEGF-165 has been identified as neuropilin-1 (CD304).
See also: Angiogenesis Dictionary section of this encyclopedia for other entries directly bearing on factors and processes involved in the generation of new blood vessels.
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