The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the platelet-derived growth factor/vascular endothelial growth factor (PDGF/VEGF) family. The encoded protein promotes angiogenesis and endothelial cell growth, and can also affect the permeability of blood vessels. The proprotein is further cleaved into a fully processed form that can bind and activate VEGFR-2 and VEGFR-3 receptors.,VEGFC,Flt4-L,LMPH1D,VRP,Cancer,Invasion and Metastasis,Signal Transduction,Cell Biology & Developmental Biology,Apoptosis,Growth factor,VEGF,Immunology & Inflammation,Cytokines,Neuroscience,Cardiovascular,Angiogenesis,Angiogenic growth factors,VEGFC