Platelet-derived growth factors (PDGFs) and their tyrosine kinase receptors (PDGFRs) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of a number of tumor types and play an important role in angiogenesis.

May 1, 2023 · The platelet derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRα) has been regarded as a significant factor in the growth, angiogenesis, and spread of metastatic tumours. It served as a target for tyrosine kinase (TK) inhibitors that were developed for …

Platelet-Derived Growth Factors (PDGFs) are a family of four cystine-knot-type growth factors (PDGF-A, -B, -C and -D) which control the growth of connective tissue cells such as fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells [1, 2].

The platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) family of receptor tyrosine kinases allows cells to communicate with the environment to regulate diverse cellular activities. Here, we highlight recent data investigating the structural makeup of individual PDGFRs upon activation, revealing the importance of the whole receptor in the ...

Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) was identified more than three decades ago as a serum growth factor for fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells (SMCs), and glia cells (Kohler and Lipton 1974; Ross et al. 1974; Westermark and Wasteson 1976).

Jul 1, 2024 · As an important proangiogenic factor, platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and its receptor PDGFR are highly expressed in a variety of tumors, fibrosis, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Targeting the PDGF/PDGFR pathway is therefore a promising therapeutic strategy.

Mar 1, 2025 · Platelet-derived growth factors (PDGFs) ligands and their corresponding receptors, PDGF receptor (PDGFR)α and PDGFRβ, play a crucial role in controlling diverse biological functions, including cell growth, viability and migration.

Platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) signaling plays a crucial role in specifying mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) commitment to mesenchymal lineages. Platelet-derived growth factor signaling critically regulates postinfarction repair.

Platelet-derived growth factors (PDGF) promotes cell proliferation, survival and migration, primarily of cells of mesenchymal origin. Dysfunction of PDGF signaling has been observed in a wide array of pathological conditions, such as cancer, fibrosis, neurological conditions and …

Aug 1, 2018 · Platelet-derived growth factors (PDGF) promotes cell proliferation, survival and migration, primarily of cells of mesenchymal origin. Dysfunction of PDGF signaling has been observed in a wide array of pathological conditions, such as cancer, fibrosis, neurological conditions and atherosclerosis.