Platelet-derived growth factor receptor beta (PDGFRB)

Tyrosine-protein kinase that acts as cell-surface receptor for homodimeric PDGFB and PDGFD and for heterodimers formed by PDGFA and PDGFB, and plays a vital role in the regulation of embryonic development, cell proliferation, survival, differentiation, chemotaxis and migration. Plays an important role in blood vessel growth by promoting proliferation, migration and recruitment of pericytes and smooth muscle cells into endothelial cells.

Plays a role in the migration of vascular smooth muscle cells and the formation of neointima at vascular injury websites. Required for normal development of the cardiovascular system.