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VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3, PDGFR-β, and c-Kit (Multiple RTKs)

Target
Multiple RTKs
Molecular classification
Receptor, Receptor tyrosine kinase, Growth factor receptor
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Overview

This entry describes a group of important therapeutic targets, including VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3, PDGFR-β, and c-Kit, all of which are receptor tyrosine kinases. While distinct entities, they share roles in critical biological processes like angiogenesis, cell proliferation, migration, and survival, and are often co-targeted in cancer and vascular diseases. Inhibition of these targets, typically via multi-kinase inhibitors, can lead to significant safety concerns related to their broad biological impact. Each can be amenable to biomarker-guided therapy.

Other names
Flt-1FLT1KDRFlk-1FLT4PDGFRBKITCD117Stem cell factor receptor
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Mechanism of action

Inhibition of tyrosine kinase activity and growth factor binding for receptor activation, blocking receptor activation

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Biological functions

AngiogenesisSignal transductionCell proliferationVascular developmentEndothelial cell proliferationVascular permeabilityLymphangiogenesisMigrationSurvivalFibrosisHematopoiesisStem cell maintenanceGametogenesisMelanogenesis
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Disease associations

CancerCardiovascular diseaseInflammationEye diseaseOcular neovascularizationLymphedemaInflammatory diseaseFibrosisGISTMelanomaLeukemiaAnemiaInfertilityPigmentary disorders
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Safety considerations

HypertensionHemorrhageImpaired wound healingProteinuriaArterial thromboembolismEdemaLymphatic dysfunctionMyelosuppressionFluid retentionCardiotoxicityPigmentation changesInfertilityIncreased risk of infections
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Interacting drugs

Bevacizumab

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Biomarkers

VEGFR-1 expression (endothelial tissue)soluble VEGFR-1 (plasma)VEGFR-2 expression (tumor endothelium)phosphorylated VEGFR-2VEGFR-3 expression (lymphatic endothelium)phosphorylated VEGFR-3PDGFR-β expression (tumor stromal/cancer cells)phospho-PDGFR-βc-Kit mutation status (e.g., in GIST)c-Kit expression (IHC)

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