| Entrez Gene ID |
2324 |
| Official Gene Symbol |
FLT4 (GeneCards) |
| Full name |
fms related tyrosine kinase 4 |
| Location |
5q35.3 |
| Other ids |
Vega : OTTHUMG00000130931
MIM : 136352
HGNC : HGNC:3767
Ensembl : ENSG00000037280
|
| Other names |
PCL,
FLT-4,
FLT41,
LMPH1A,
VEGFR3,
VEGFR-3
|
| 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] |