Gene Symbol | FLT4 |
Entrez Gene ID | 2324 |
Full Name | fms related tyrosine kinase 4 |
Synonyms | FLT-4,FLT41,LMPH1A,PCL,VEGFR-3,VEGFR3 |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a tyrosine kinase receptor for vascular endothelial growth factors C and D. The protein is thought to be involved in lymphangiogenesis and maintenance of the lymphatic endothelium. Mutations in this gene cause hereditary lymphedema type IA. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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Disorder Html: | Lymphedema, hereditary, IA, 153100 (3); Hemangioma, capillary infantile, somatic, 602089 (3) |