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Different types of VEGFs and their functions
| VEGF family member | Receptor | Function |
|---|---|---|
| VEGF-A | VEGFR-1 | Angiogenesis |
| VEGFR-2 | Vasodilation | |
| Chemotactic | ||
| VEGF-B | VEGFR-1 | Embryonic angiogenesis |
| VEGF-C | VEGFR-2 | Lymphangiogenesis |
| VEGFR-3 | ||
| VEGF-D | VEGFR-2 | Lymphangiogenesis |
| VEGFR-3 | ||
| VEGF-E | VEGFR-2 | Angiogenesis |
VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor.
