VEGF Receptor Inhibitors

Vascular endothelial growth factor is a signaling protein involved in the regulation of angiogenesis and vasculogenesis.

Whilst multiple receptors and ligands are involved in angiogenesis, VEGF signaling is one of the most important, rate-limiting steps of the process. VEGF is diffusible and selective for vascular endothelial cells, and possesses the ability to promote the growth and survival of these cells in vitro. Hypoxic conditions activate hypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1), resulting in ...