A 200-230-kDa tyrosine kinase receptor for vascular endothelial growth factors found primarily in endothelial and hematopoietic cells and their precursors. VEGFR-2 is important for vascular and hematopoietic development, and mediates almost all endothelial cell responses to VEGF.
Also Known As:
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2; Fetal Liver Kinase-1; Flk-1 Protein; Flk-1 Receptor Tyrosine Kinase; KDR Tyrosine Kinase; Kinase Insert Domain Receptor; VEGF Receptor Flk-1; VEGF Receptor KDR; Fetal Liver Kinase 1; Flk 1 Protein; Flk 1 Receptor Tyrosine Kinase; Flk-1, VEGF Receptor; KDR, VEGF Receptor; Tyrosine Kinase, KDR; VEGF Receptor Flk 1; VEGFR-2