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FLT4 fms related receptor tyrosine kinase 4

Gene ID: 2324, updated on 3-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: PCL; CHTD7; FLT-4; FLT41; LMPH1A; LMPHM1; 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]

Genomic context

Location:
5q35.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 5; NC_000005.10 (180601506..180650298, complement)
Total number of exons:
34

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