title: Expression analysis of PDGF-C in adult and developing mouse tissues.
abstract: There are four members of the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) family; PDGF-A, PDGF-B, PDGF-C and PDGF-D. Their biological effects are mediated via two tyrosine kinase receptors, PDGFR-alpha and PDGFR-beta, and PDGF-mediated signaling is critical for development of many organ systems. Analysis in adult tissues showed that PDGF-C was mainly expressed in kidney, testis, liver, heart and brain. During development, PDGF-C expression was widespread and dynamic, and found in somites and their derivatives, in kidney, lung, brain, and in several other tissues, particularly at sites of developing epidermal openings. PDGF-C may therefore have unique functions during tissue development and maintenance.
authors.affiliation: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Stockholm Branch, Box 240, S-17177 Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: Karin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Aase
authors.forename: Alexandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abramsson
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Karlsson
authors.forename: Christer
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Betsholtz
authors.forename: Ulf
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Eriksson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D018507:Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D017403:In Situ Hybridization; D008222:Lymphokines; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D009928:Organ Specificity; D010982:Platelet-Derived Growth Factor / Q000235:genetics* / Q000378:metabolism; D020574:Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-sis / Q000235:genetics; D020796:Receptor, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor alpha / Q000235:genetics
chemical_list: D008222:Lymphokines; C498951:Pdgfd protein, mouse; D010982:Platelet-Derived Growth Factor; D020574:Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-sis; C075278:platelet-derived growth factor A; C411423:platelet-derived growth factor C; D020796:Receptor, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor alpha