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Mechanisms and regulation of endothelial VEGF receptor signalling.

Authors :
Simons M
Gordon E
Claesson-Welsh L
Source :
Nature reviews. Molecular cell biology [Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol] 2016 Oct; Vol. 17 (10), pp. 611-25. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Jul 27.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs) and their receptors (VEGFRs) are uniquely required to balance the formation of new blood vessels with the maintenance and remodelling of existing ones, during development and in adult tissues. Recent advances have greatly expanded our understanding of the tight and multi-level regulation of VEGFR2 signalling, which is the primary focus of this Review. Important insights have been gained into the regulatory roles of VEGFR-interacting proteins (such as neuropilins, proteoglycans, integrins and protein tyrosine phosphatases); the dynamics of VEGFR2 endocytosis, trafficking and signalling; and the crosstalk between VEGF-induced signalling and other endothelial signalling cascades. A clear understanding of this multifaceted signalling web is key to successful therapeutic suppression or stimulation of vascular growth.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1471-0080
Volume :
17
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nature reviews. Molecular cell biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27461391
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/nrm.2016.87