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Function

Growth factor that plays an essential role in the regulation of embryonic development, cell proliferation, cell migration, survival and chemotaxis. Potent mitogen for cells of mesenchymal origin. Required for normal proliferation and recruitment of pericytes and vascular smooth muscle cells in the central nervous system, skin, lung, heart and placenta. Required for normal blood vessel development, and for normal development of kidney glomeruli. Plays an important role in wound healing. Signaling is modulated by the formation of heterodimers with PDGFA (By similarity).

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the PDGF/VEGF growth factor family.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted
  • Released by platelets upon wounding.

Alternative names

Platelet-derived growth factor subunit B, PDGF subunit B, PDGF-2, Platelet-derived growth factor B chain, Platelet-derived growth factor beta polypeptide, PDGFB

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immuno-oncology

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Target

Reactive species

Detection method

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