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VEGF Signaling Pathway: Receptor Lineage, Activation Mechanisms, and Biological Effects

The VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) signaling pathway is one of the central molecular networks in angiogenesis research. Its role is not limited to promoting endothelial cell proliferation. Rather, it coordinates multiple processes, including angiogenesis, vascular permeability, lymphangiogenesis, and tissue microenvironment remodeling, through the integrated regulation of ligand repertoire, receptor subtypes, co-receptor participation, and downstream signaling branches.

 

Keywords: VEGF; VEGFR; angiogenesis; vascular permeability; lymphangiogenesis; PI3K-AKT; MAPK; endothelial cells

 

1 VEGF Family and Receptor System

1.1 VEGF Ligand Family

The VEGF family primarily includes VEGF-A, VEGF-B, VEGF-C, VEGF-D, and PlGF (placental growth factor). Among these ligands, VEGF-A is the core ligand in classical angiogenesis research; VEGF-C and VEGF-D are more closely associated with lymphangiogenesis; and PlGF together with VEGF-B is more often involved in vascular regulation and tissue adaptation under specific pathological conditions.

Because different ligands do not share an identical receptor spectrum, the VEGF pathway should not be viewed as a single ligand driving a single linear route. Instead, it is a functional network composed of multiple ligand–receptor combinations.

 

1.2 VEGF Receptor Family

VEGF signaling is mainly mediated by three receptor tyrosine kinases:

(1) VEGFR1, also known as FLT1.

(2) VEGFR2, also known as KDR/Flk1.

(3) VEGFR3, also known as FLT4.

Among these receptors, VEGFR2 is the principal effector receptor for classical angiogenic and vascular permeability signaling; VEGFR1 exerts regulatory and buffering functions in certain contexts; and VEGFR3 primarily participates in lymphangiogenesis as well as selected angiogenic processes.

 

1.3 Co-Receptor System

Neuropilin-1 (NRP1) and Neuropilin-2 (NRP2) are important co-receptors in the VEGF pathway. Although they do not possess classical tyrosine kinase activity themselves, they can modulate VEGF signal intensity and directionality by enhancing ligand binding, altering receptor clustering, and influencing the composition of membrane-proximal signaling complexes.

 

2 Fundamental Mechanisms of VEGF Receptor Activation

2.1 Ligand Binding and Receptor Dimerization

VEGF ligands usually exist as dimers. Upon ligand binding, VEGFRs are induced to form homodimers or, under certain conditions, heterodimers, followed by activation of the intracellular kinase domains and trans-phosphorylation of multiple key tyrosine residues.

The essence of this process is not simply receptor switching, but the establishment of multiple downstream docking platforms through dimerization and site-specific phosphorylation.

 

2.2 Central Role of VEGFR2

In most classical angiogenesis models, VEGFR2 is the dominant signaling output node. After VEGF-A binds VEGFR2, it efficiently activates signaling pathways associated with proliferation, migration, survival, and permeability. VEGFR2 is therefore generally regarded as the major effector receptor of the VEGF pathway.

 

2.3 Regulatory Role of VEGFR1

VEGFR1 has high affinity for VEGF-A, but its kinase output is usually weaker than that of VEGFR2. Accordingly, in some settings, VEGFR1 functions more as a node for ligand competition and signal modulation rather than as the strongest direct effector receptor. For this reason, VEGFR1 may promote, constrain, or redirect VEGF signaling depending on the biological system.


Table 1. Major VEGF Family Ligands and Their Corresponding Receptors

 

Ligand

Major Receptor(s)

Functional Bias

VEGF-A

VEGFR1, VEGFR2

Angiogenesis, permeability regulation

VEGF-B

VEGFR1

Tissue adaptation and vascular regulation

PlGF

VEGFR1

Inflammation and pathological vascular responses

VEGF-C

VEGFR3, and in part VEGFR2

Predominantly lymphangiogenesis

VEGF-D

VEGFR3, and in part VEGFR2

Lymphangiogenesis and vascular remodeling

 

3 Major Downstream Signaling Branches

3.1 PLCγ-PKC-MAPK Axis

Upon VEGFR2 activation, PLCγ can initiate PKC signaling and further connect to the RAF-MEK-ERK cascade. This pathway is mainly associated with endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and sprout growth, and represents one of the major output branches underlying the pro-angiogenic effect of VEGF.

 

3.2 PI3K-AKT-eNOS Axis

The PI3K-AKT pathway is an important module through which VEGF maintains endothelial cell survival and regulates vasodilatory function. Activated AKT promotes eNOS phosphorylation and enhances nitric oxide production, thereby influencing vascular tone, endothelial stability, and local perfusion status.

 

3.3 SRC and Permeability-Associated Signaling

VEGF can also affect endothelial junctional stability through SRC family kinases, the VE-cadherin complex, and cytoskeletal remodeling, thereby increasing vascular permeability. This branch is particularly important in inflammatory exudation, tumor vessel leakage, and retinal vascular disorders.


Table 2. Major Downstream Branches of the VEGF Pathway and Their Functional Bias

 

Downstream Pathway

Core Nodes

Major Functional Bias

PLCγ-PKC-ERK

PLCγ, PKC, ERK

Endothelial proliferation, sprout growth, migration

PI3K-AKT

PI3K, AKT

Survival, anti-apoptosis

AKT-eNOS

AKT, eNOS, NO

Vasodilation, perfusion regulation

SRC-associated branch

SRC, VE-cadherin

Increased permeability, junctional remodeling

 

4 Functions of VEGF Signaling in Angiogenesis

4.1 Endothelial Cell Activation

Following activation of the VEGF pathway, quiescent endothelial cells shift from a stable state to an activated state characterized by enhanced proliferation, increased migratory capacity, and cytoskeletal reorganization. This transition is a prerequisite for the initiation of angiogenesis.

 

4.2 Sprout Growth and Branch Formation

During angiogenesis, a subset of endothelial cells acquires stronger tip cell-like characteristics and migrates along the VEGF gradient, while following endothelial cells contribute to elongation and lumen formation. Thus, VEGF not only promotes vessel growth, but also participates in the establishment of branching patterns and spatial vascular organization.

 

4.3 Limits of Neovessel Maturation

Although the VEGF pathway is critical for vessel initiation and expansion, whether newly formed vessels become mature also depends on pericyte recruitment, basement membrane reconstruction, and coordination with other growth factor systems. In other words, strong VEGF signaling does not necessarily mean vascular maturation; excessive VEGF activity may instead generate structurally unstable and highly leaky abnormal vessels.

 

5 Vascular Permeability and Lymphangiogenesis

5.1 Regulation of Vascular Permeability

VEGF was initially recognized for its activity as a vascular permeability factor. VEGF-A can rapidly influence endothelial junctions, cytoskeletal organization, and transendothelial transport, thereby facilitating plasma extravasation. This effect is highly relevant in acute inflammation, elevated tumor interstitial pressure, and retinal edema.

 

5.2 Lymphangiogenesis

VEGF-C and VEGF-D drive lymphatic endothelial cell proliferation and migration primarily through VEGFR3 and are key ligands in lymphangiogenesis research. Compared with the classical VEGF-A-VEGFR2 axis, the VEGF-C/D-VEGFR3 axis is more strongly associated with lymphatic system remodeling, although it may also participate in angiogenesis and metastasis-related microenvironmental changes under certain pathological conditions.

 

6 Dysregulation of the VEGF Pathway in Disease

6.1 Tumor Angiogenesis

Tumor tissues frequently undergo hypoxia-induced upregulation of HIF-1α, which in turn enhances VEGF-A expression and promotes neovascularization. These tumor vessels often exhibit disorganized architecture, high permeability, and uneven perfusion. Thus, in tumors, VEGF not only supports blood supply but also reshapes drug delivery and immune cell infiltration.

 

6.2 Ocular Neovascularization and Leakage-Associated Disorders

In diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, abnormal activation of the VEGF pathway can induce pathological neovascularization and retinal leakage. Accordingly, VEGF inhibition remains of sustained importance in therapeutic research for ophthalmic disorders.

 

6.3 Inflammation and Ischemic Repair

In ischemic tissues, VEGF can facilitate reperfusion and vascular regeneration. In inflammatory settings, however, excessive VEGF may aggravate leakage and tissue edema. Therefore, VEGF is neither purely detrimental nor purely beneficial; its significance depends on tissue stage, expression magnitude, and the accompanying microenvironmental context.

 

7 Experimental Investigation of the VEGF Pathway and Common Readouts

7.1 Receptor-Level Readouts

Common indicators include total VEGFR1, VEGFR2, and VEGFR3 protein levels as well as their phosphorylation states. Among these, p-VEGFR2 is typically a key initiating readout in classical angiogenic stimulation experiments.

 

7.2 Downstream-Level Readouts

Frequently used indicators include p-ERK, p-AKT, p-eNOS, and SRC-related molecular states, which are useful for determining whether VEGF signaling is biased toward proliferation, survival, or permeability regulation.

 

7.3 Functional Readouts

Common functional assays related to VEGF include:

(1) Endothelial cell proliferation assays.

(2) Migration or chemotaxis assays.

(3) Tube formation assays.

(4) Permeability measurements.

(5) Analysis of lymphangiogenesis-related markers.


Table 3. Common Experimental Readouts for the VEGF Pathway

 

Research Level

Common Indicators

Primary Significance

Receptor level

VEGFR1/2/3, p-VEGFR2

Assessment of receptor activation status

Downstream level

p-ERK, p-AKT, p-eNOS, SRC-related indicators

Assessment of signaling bias

Cellular functional level

Proliferation, migration, tube formation, permeability

Assessment of endothelial responses

Tissue level

Microvessel density, lymphatic markers, leakage readouts

Assessment of in vivo vascular responses

 

8 Products Related to the VEGF Signaling Pathway

Table 4. Recombinant VEGF Ligand and Receptor Products

 

Product Category

Catalog No.

Name

Grade and Purity

Applicable Research Direction / Use

VEGF-A ligand protein

rp166634-GMP

Recombinant Human VEGF 165 GMP Protein

Animal Free,Carrier Free,Bioactive,ActiBioPure™,High Performance,≥97%(SDS-PAGE&SEC-HPLC)

For classical VEGF-A stimulation and establishment of high-standard angiogenesis models

VEGF-A ligand protein

rp166633

Recombinant Human VEGF 165 Protein

Animal Free,Carrier Free,Bioactive,ActiBioPure™,High Performance,sterile,His Tag,PBS Only,≥98%(SDS-PAGE)

For VEGF165 stimulation, receptor activation, and endothelial functional assays

VEGF-A ligand protein

rp155965

Recombinant Human VEGF Protein

Animal Free,Carrier Free,Bioactive,ActiBioPure™,High Performance,≥95%(SDS-PAGE)

For classical VEGF signaling activation studies

VEGF-A ligand protein

rp156339

Recombinant Human VEGFA-165 Protein

Animal Free,Carrier Free,Bioactive,ActiBioPure™,High Performance,His Tag,≥95%(SDS-PAGE),See COA

For VEGFA-165 isoform stimulation and VEGFR2 response studies

VEGF-B ligand protein

rp329402

Recombinant Human VEGFB Protein

≥97%(SDS-PAGE)

For studies of the VEGFB-VEGFR1 branch

VEGF-C ligand protein

rp330343

Recombinant Human VEGFC Protein

≥90%(SDS-PAGE)

For studies of the VEGFC-VEGFR3 axis and lymphangiogenesis

VEGF-D ligand protein

rp181307

Recombinant Human VEGF-D Protein

Animal Free,Carrier Free,Bioactive,ActiBioPure™,High Performance,His Tag,≥95%(SDS-PAGE),See COA

For studies of the VEGFD-VEGFR3 axis and lymphangiogenesis

VEGFR1 receptor protein

rp329411

Recombinant Human VEGFR1 Protein

≥97%(SDS-PAGE)

For VEGFR1 binding and receptor function studies

VEGFR1 receptor protein

rp181241

Recombinant Human VEGFR1/Flt-1 Protein

Animal Free,Carrier Free,Bioactive,ActiBioPure™,High Performance,His Tag,≥95%(SDS-PAGE),expressed in HEK293; See COA

For VEGFR1/Flt-1 binding and competition assays

VEGFR2 receptor protein

rp329410

Recombinant Human VEGFR2 Protein

≥95%(SDS-PAGE)

For VEGFR2 receptor binding and activation studies

VEGFR2 receptor protein

rp176713

Recombinant Human VEGFR2/KDR Protein

Animal Free,Carrier Free,Bioactive,ActiBioPure™,High Performance,His Tag,PBS Only,≥95%(SDS-PAGE)

For VEGFR2/KDR binding and functional validation

VEGFR3 receptor protein

rp181603

Recombinant Human VEGFR3/Flt-4 Protein

Animal Free,Carrier Free,His Tag,≥95%(SDS-PAGE)

For VEGFR3/Flt-4 binding and lymphatic signaling studies

Mouse VEGF ligand protein

rp154812

Recombinant Mouse VEGF 164 Protein

Animal Free,Carrier Free,Bioactive,ActiBioPure™,Azide Free,High Performance,His Tag,≥95%(SDS-PAGE)

For mouse VEGF164 stimulation models

Mouse VEGF ligand protein

rp329829

Recombinant Mouse VEGF165 Protein

≥90%(SDS-PAGE)

For mouse VEGF165 stimulation studies

Mouse VEGFB ligand protein

rp330135

Recombinant Mouse VEGFB Protein

≥90%(SDS-PAGE)

For mouse VEGFB-related studies

Rat VEGF ligand protein

rp155249

Recombinant Rat VEGF 164 Protein

ActiBioPure™, Recombinant, Animal Free, Carrier Free, High performance, ≥95%(SDS-PAGE)

For rat VEGF164 stimulation studies

Rat VEGF ligand protein

rp329523

Recombinant Rat VEGFA Protein

≥90%(SDS-PAGE)

For rat VEGFA-related studies

 

Table 5. VEGF/VEGFR Detection and Blocking Antibody Products

 

Product Category

Catalog No.

Name

CAS No.

Grade and Purity

Applicable Research Direction / Use

VEGF blocking antibody

B303060

Bevacizumab (anti-VEGF)

216974-75-3

Moligand™, ≥95%, ~25mg/ml(in buffer,PH6.2

For VEGF neutralization and classical anti-angiogenesis studies

VEGF blocking antibody

B411998

Bevacizumab (anti-VEGF)

216974-75-3

Carrier Free, Recombinant, ExactAb™, Low Endotoxin, Azide Free, Validated, Animal Free, ≥95%(SDS-PAGE&SEC-HPLC), See COA

For VEGF neutralization and functional blocking assays

VEGFA blocking antibody

Ab191965

Brolucizumab (anti-VEGFA)

1531589-13-5

Carrier Free, Recombinant, ExactAb™, Low Endotoxin, Azide Free, Validated, Animal Free, ≥95%(SDS-PAGE&SEC-HPLC), See COA

For VEGFA-specific blocking studies

VEGFB blocking antibody

Ab177912

CSL346 (anti-VEGFB)

 

Carrier Free, Recombinant, ExactAb™, Low Endotoxin, Azide Free, Validated, Animal Free, ≥95%(SDS-PAGE&SEC-HPLC), See COA

For neutralization studies of the VEGFB branch

VEGFA dual-target blocking antibody

Ab175535

Faricimab (anti-ANG2&VEGFA)

1607793-29-2

Animal Free,Carrier Free,Recombinant,ExactAb™,Low Endotoxin,Azide Free,Validated,PBS Only,≥90%(SDS-PAGE&SEC-HPLC),See COA

For dual-target intervention studies on ANG2/VEGFA

VEGFR2 blocking antibody

Ab209898

Imclone 6.64 (anti-VEGFR2)

 

Carrier Free, Recombinant, ExactAb™, Low Endotoxin, Azide Free, Validated, Animal Free, ≥95%(SDS-PAGE&SEC-HPLC), See COA

For VEGFR2 blockade and receptor-dependence validation

VEGFR2 blocking antibody

Ab182846

Olinvacimab (anti-VEGFR2)

2095504-49-5

Carrier Free, Recombinant, ExactAb™, Low Endotoxin, Azide Free, Validated, Animal Free, ≥95%(SDS-PAGE&SEC-HPLC), See COA

For VEGFR2 blocking studies

VEGFR2 blocking antibody

R411995

Ramucirumab (anti-VEGFR2)

947687-13-0

Carrier Free, Recombinant, ExactAb™, Azide Free, Validated, Animal Free, ≥95%(SDS-PAGE&SEC-HPLC), See COA

For VEGFR2 receptor blocking studies

VEGFA blocking antibody

Ab176067

Ranibizumab (anti-VEGFA)

347396-82-1

Carrier Free, Recombinant, ExactAb™, Low Endotoxin, Azide Free, Validated, Animal Free, ≥95%(SDS-PAGE&SEC-HPLC), See COA

For VEGFA neutralization studies

VEGFC blocking antibody

Ab177881

VGX100 (anti-VEGFC)

 

Carrier Free, Recombinant, ExactAb™, Low Endotoxin, Azide Free, Validated, Animal Free, ≥95%(SDS-PAGE&SEC-HPLC), See COA

For VEGFC blockade and lymphangiogenesis studies

VEGFA dual-target blocking antibody

Ab175696

Vanucizumab (anti-ANG2&VEGFA)

1448221-05-3

Carrier Free, Recombinant, ExactAb™, Low Endotoxin, Azide Free, Validated, Animal Free, ≥90%(SDS-PAGE&SEC-HPLC), See COA

For dual-target intervention studies on ANG2/VEGFA

VEGF blocking antibody

Ab209861

Varisacumab (anti-VEGF)

1610010-60-0

Carrier Free, Recombinant, ExactAb™, Low Endotoxin, Azide Free, Validated, Animal Free, ≥95%(SDS-PAGE&SEC-HPLC), See COA

For VEGF neutralization studies

VEGFR2 blocking antibody

Ab182883

Vulinacimab (anti-VEGFR2)

2250342-36-8

Carrier Free, Recombinant, ExactAb™, Low Endotoxin, Azide Free, Validated, Animal Free, ≥95%(SDS-PAGE&SEC-HPLC), See COA

For VEGFR2 blocking studies

VEGFR1 detection antibody

Ab134030

Recombinant VEGF Receptor 1 Antibody

 

ExactAb™, Validated, Recombinant, 0.1 mg/mL

For VEGFR1 protein detection

VEGFR1 detection antibody

Ab134028

Recombinant VEGF Receptor 1 Antibody

 

See COA

For VEGFR1 protein detection

VEGFR2 detection antibody

Ab134059

Recombinant VEGF Receptor 2 Antibody

 

ExactAb™, Validated, Recombinant, 0.12 mg/mL

For VEGFR2 protein detection

VEGFR2 detection antibody

Ab134049

Recombinant VEGF Receptor 2 Antibody

 

Recombinant, ExactAb™, Validated, See COA

For VEGFR2 protein detection

VEGFA detection antibody

Ab134098

Recombinant VEGFA Antibody

 

ExactAb™, Validated, Carrier Free, Recombinant, 0.075 mg/mL

For VEGFA protein detection

VEGFD detection antibody

Ab134116

Recombinant VEGFD Antibody

 

ExactAb™, Validated, Recombinant, 1.5 mg/mL

For VEGFD protein detection

VEGFA detection antibody

Ab134091

VEGFA Mouse mAb

 

Carrier Free,ExactAb™,Azide Free,Validated,PBS Only,See COA

For VEGFA protein detection

VEGFA detection antibody

Ab134086

VEGFA Mouse mAb

 

Carrier Free,ExactAb™,Azide Free,Validated,PBS Only,See COA

For VEGFA protein detection

VEGFA detection antibody

Ab134085

VEGFA Mouse mAb

 

Carrier Free,ExactAb™,Azide Free,Validated,PBS Only,See COA

For VEGFA protein detection

 

Table 6. Small-Molecule Modulators and Degraders of the VEGF/VEGFR Pathway

 

Product Category

Catalog No.

Name

CAS No.

Grade and Purity

Applicable Research Direction / Use

VEGFR inhibitor

A275890

AAL 993

269390-77-4

≥98%

For classical VEGFR small-molecule inhibition studies

VEGFR2 inhibitor

B287122

BMS 605541

639858-32-5

≥98%(HPLC)

For VEGFR2 inhibition studies

VEGFR2 inhibitor

B127317

Brivanib (BMS-540215)

649735-46-6

Moligand™, ≥98%

For VEGFR2 pathway inhibition studies

VEGFR2 inhibitor

B129764

Brivanib Alaninate (BMS-582664)

649735-63-7

Moligand™, ≥95%

For VEGFR2 pathway inhibition studies

VEGFR inhibitor

K125907

KRN-633

286370-15-8

Moligand™, ≥97%

For pan-VEGFR inhibition studies

VEGFR2 tyrosine kinase inhibitor

K125876

Ki8751

228559-41-9

≥98%

For selective VEGFR2 inhibition studies

VEGFR2 degrader

P1448496

PROTAC VEGFR-2 degrader-1

2601594-19-6

 

For VEGFR2 protein degradation studies

VEGFR2 degrader

P1449311

PROTAC VEGFR-2 degrader-2

2353417-85-1

 

For VEGFR2 protein degradation studies

VEGFR2 inhibitor

S167823

SU1498

168835-82-3

≥98%(HPLC)

For classical VEGFR2 inhibition studies

VEGFR/PDGFR inhibitor

S275815

SU4312

5812-07-7

Moligand™, ≥98%

For multi-receptor inhibition studies related to angiogenesis

TIE-2/VEGFR-2 dual-target inhibitor

T646632

TIE-2/VEGFR-2 kinase-IN-1

453590-24-4

Moligand™, ≥98%

For dual-target intervention studies related to angiogenesis

TIE-2/VEGFR-2 dual-target inhibitor

A609020

TIE-2/VEGFR-2 kinase-IN-2

501693-48-7

Moligand™, ≥98%

For dual-target intervention studies related to angiogenesis

VEGFR-2 inhibitor

U412241

UNC0064-12 (VEGFR-2-IN-5)

1430089-64-7

≥98%

For VEGFR2 inhibition studies

VEGFR-3 inhibitor

V647594

VEGFR-3-IN-1

2756668-73-0

≥98%

For VEGFR3 and lymphangiogenesis studies

VEGFR inhibitor

V1493313

VEGFR-IN-1

269390-69-4

Moligand™, 10 mM in DMSO

For VEGFR pathway inhibition experiments

VEGFR2 inhibitor

V1451329

VEGFR2-IN-1

2765224-55-1

 

For VEGFR2 inhibition studies

VEGFR2 inhibitor

V1451384

VEGFR2-IN-7

174258-31-2

≥99%

For VEGFR2 inhibition studies

VEGFR2 kinase inhibitor

V275789

VEGFR2 Kinase Inhibitor I

15966-93-5

Moligand™, ≥98%, (including isomers)

For VEGFR2 kinase inhibition studies

VEGFR2 kinase inhibitor

V338295

VEGFR2 kinase inhibitor IV

216661-57-3

Moligand™, ≥95%

For VEGFR2 kinase inhibition studies

VEGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor

V338291

VEGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor II

269390-69-4

Moligand™, ≥98%

For VEGFR tyrosine kinase inhibition studies

VEGFR inhibitor

Z129748

ZM 306416

690206-97-4

Moligand™, ≥98%

For classical VEGFR inhibition studies

 

Table 7. Quantitative Detection Reagents for VEGF/VEGFR

 

Product Category

Catalog No.

Name

Grade and Purity

Applicable Research Direction / Use

Human ELISA

EJ1514854

Human Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of total human VEGF

Human ELISA

EJ1514856

Human Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 121 (VEGF121) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of human VEGF121

Human ELISA

EJ1514857

Human Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 145 (VEGF145) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of human VEGF145

Human ELISA

EJ1514858

Human Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 165 (VEGF165) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of human VEGF165

Human ELISA

EJ1514859

Human Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGF-A) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of human VEGF-A

Human ELISA

EJ1514860

Human Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor B (VEGF-B) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of human VEGFB

Human ELISA

EJ1514861

Human Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C (VEGF-C) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of human VEGFC

Human ELISA

EJ1514862

Human Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor D (VEGF-D) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of human VEGFD

Human ELISA

EJ1514863

Human Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 1 (VEGFR-1) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of human VEGFR1

Human ELISA

EJ1514864

Human Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2 (VEGFR2) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of human VEGFR2

Human ELISA

EJ1514865

Human Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 3 (VEGFR3/FLT4) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of human VEGFR3

Rat ELISA

EJ1512307

Rat Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of total rat VEGF

Rat ELISA

EJ1512308

Rat Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 121 (VEGF121) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of rat VEGF121

Rat ELISA

EJ1512309

Rat Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGF-A) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of rat VEGF-A

Rat ELISA

EJ1512310

Rat Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor B (VEGF-B) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of rat VEGFB

Rat ELISA

EJ1512311

Rat Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C (VEGFC) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of rat VEGFC

Rat ELISA

EJ1512312

Rat Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor D (VEGF-D) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of rat VEGFD

Rat ELISA

EJ1512313

Rat Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 1 (VEGFR-1) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of rat VEGFR1

Rat ELISA

EJ1512314

Rat Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2 (VEGFR-2) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of rat VEGFR2

Rat ELISA

EJ1512315

Rat Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 3 (VEGFR3) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of rat VEGFR3

Mouse ELISA

EJ1513205

Mouse Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of total mouse VEGF

Mouse ELISA

EJ1513206

Mouse Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGFA) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of mouse VEGFA

Mouse ELISA

EJ1513207

Mouse Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor B (VEGFB) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of mouse VEGFB

Mouse ELISA

EJ1513208

Mouse Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C (VEGFC) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of mouse VEGFC

Mouse ELISA

EJ1513209

Mouse Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor D (VEGFD) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of mouse VEGFD

Mouse ELISA

EJ1513211

Mouse Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 1 (VEGFR1/Flt1) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of mouse VEGFR1

Mouse ELISA

EJ1513212

Mouse Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2 (VEGFR-2) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of mouse VEGFR2

Mouse ELISA

EJ1513210

Mouse Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 3 (VEGFR-3) ELISA Kit

BioReagent

For quantitative detection of mouse VEGFR3

 

The core of VEGF signaling does not lie in merely memorizing a few ligand and receptor names, but in understanding how differences in ligand repertoire, division of labor among receptor subtypes, co-receptor participation, and downstream branch selection together determine distinct outcomes such as angiogenesis, permeability regulation, and lymphatic remodeling.

 

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[1] Ras-Raf-MEK-ERK Signaling

[2] Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway

[3] How to Map the NF-κB Pathway and Choose Inhibitors: Bringing Inflammatory Transcriptional Output into a “Controllable Range” (Tables A–F)

[4] Metabolic signaling pathway

[5] Wnt Signaling

[6] Hedgehog Signaling

[7] JAK-STAT Cell Signaling Pathway

[8] PD-1/PD-L1 Signaling Pathway

 

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