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Biochem/physiol Actions

PDGFRB (platelet derived growth factor receptor β), upon interaction with PGDFB, regulates multiple processes such as, sclerotic disorders, wound healing and tumor angiogenesis. Gain-of-function mutation in this gene is linked with Penttinen syndrome, which is an autosomal-dominant disorder. Release of PGDFB by endothelial cells results in the activation of this receptor, which is essential for the recruitment of PDGFRB⁺ vascular smooth muscle cells and pericytes during blood vessel formation. Loss-of-function mutation in this gene results in the neurodegenerative disorder primary familial brain calcification (PFBC).

General description

PDGFRB (platelet derived growth factor receptor β) is a type III tyrosine kinase receptor, which exists as a homodimer. This receptor interacts with multiple ligands, but its main physiological ligand is PDGF-BB homodimer.

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