Primary Identifier | MGI:105095 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 12 | NCBI Gene Number | 18654 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.3.0) Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity; receptor ligand activity; and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including branching involved in ureteric bud morphogenesis; glycogen metabolic process; and placenta development. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; gut gland; musculature; reproductive system; and urinary system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including brain ischemia; diabetic neuropathy; glioblastoma; myocardial infarction; and pancreatic endocrine carcinoma. Orthologous to human PGF (placental growth factor). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for disruptions in this gene display subtle abnormalities related to reduced angiogenesis. Body weight at birth is reduced and body fat is significantly reduced. [provided by MGI curators] |