EPC-1 Protein, OI12 Protein, OI6 Protein, PEDF Protein, MGC82984 Protein, SERPINF1 Protein, AI195227 Protein, Pedf Protein, Pedfl Protein, Sdf3 Protein, Dmrs91 Protein, zgc:92072 Protein, serpin family F member 1 Protein, serpin peptidase inhibitor, clade F (alpha-2 antiplasmin, pigment epithelium derived factor), member 1 Protein, serpin peptidase inhibitor, clade F (alpha-2 antiplasmin, pigment epithelium derived factor), member 1 L homeolog Protein, serine (or cysteine) peptidase inhibitor, clade F, member 1 Protein, SERPINF1 Protein, serpinf1 Protein, serpinf1.L Protein, Serpinf1 Protein
Sujet
PEDF is a noninhibitory serpin with neurotrophic, anti-angiogenic, and anti-tumorigenic properties. It is a 50 kDa glycoprotein produced and secreted in many tissues throughout the body. A major component of the anti-angiogenic action of PEDF is the induction of apoptosis in proliferating endothelial cells. In addition, PEDF is able to inhibit the activity of angiogenic factors such as VEGF and FGF2. The neuroprotective effects of PEDF are achieved through suppression of neuronal apoptosis induced by peroxide, glutamate, or other neurotoxins. Alternative Names: EPC-1 protein, SerpinF1 protein, Pigment epithelium-derived factor protein