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VEGF ligands and their functions in the nervous system
| Ligand | Function |
|---|---|
| VEGF | Neurogenesis, neuronal survival and proliferation, neuronal migration, axon growth and guidance, glia survival, glia migration, oligodendrocyte migration |
| VEGF-B | Neurogenesis, neuronal survival |
| VEGF-C | Neurogenesis, oligodendrocyte precursor proliferation |
| VEGF-D | Dendrite arborization |
| PlGF-2 | Neurite outgrowth |
