Description
Key facts
Purity:>95% HPLC,
Endotoxin level:<0.005 EU/µg,
Expression system:HEK 293 cells,
Tags:Tag free,
Applications:SDS-PAGE, Biological Activity, HPLCSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:Fully biologically active determined by dose dependent induction of NFAT-mediatedgene activation in HEK293 overexpressing human VEGFR2/KDR and NFAT-luciferase reporter cell line.ED50 is ≤10.4 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of 9.6 x 104 units/mg.,
Accession:P49767,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Reconstitution:Reconstitute in PBS,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.4Constituents: 10.26% Trehalose, 0.727% Dibasic monohydrogen potassium phosphate, 0.248% Potassium phosphate monobasic
Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Ambient - Can Ship with Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-Ambient, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-Ambient
Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
VEGFC also known as Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C is a member of the VEGF family involved in angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis. It has a molecular mass of approximately 35 kDa. VEGFC is expressed in various tissues with high levels in the heart lung and muscle. It acts primarily through its interaction with the VEGFR-3 receptor stimulating the formation of blood and lymphatic vessels. This protein plays an important role in the development and maintenance of the circulatory and lymphatic systems.
Biological function summary
VEGFC contributes to the regulation of vascular and lymphatic endothelial cell functions. It is not known to be part of a larger protein complex but exerts its functions through interactions with receptors such as VEGFR-3. By promoting cell proliferation and migration VEGFC assists in the repair and regeneration of tissues. Its role in fluid balance is essential as it helps maintain tissue equilibrium and immune function.
Pathways
VEGFC is integral to the VEGF signaling and lymphatic vessel development pathways. Within these processes VEGFC works alongside other proteins such as VEGFA and VEGFB to modulate vascular permeability and vessel formation. The interaction between VEGFC and the VEGFR-3 receptor specifically mediates lymphatic endothelial cell activation and function linking it to vital physiological processes like inflammation and tissue repair.
VEGFC is associated with cancer and lymphedema. Its role in promoting angiogenesis is critical in tumor growth and metastasis with its overexpression often linked to cancer progression. Furthermore insufficient VEGFC activity contributes to the development of lymphedema due to inadequate lymphatic drainage. In cancer pathology VEGFC works together with VEGFR-3 contributing to the abnormal growth of lymphatic vessels which in turn facilitates cancer cell dissemination.
