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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)

Definition:

Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) is an endothelial cell-specific mitogen in vitro and an angiogenic inducer in a variety of in vivo models. Hypoxia has been shown to be a major inducer of VEGF gene transcription.

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