Full name: platelet derived growth factor receptor alpha

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: CD140A; PDGFR-2; PDGFR2

Summary: This gene encodes a cell surface tyrosine kinase receptor for members of the platelet-derived growth factor family. These growth factors are mitogens for cells of mesenchymal origin. The identity of the growth factor bound to a receptor monomer determines whether the functional receptor is a homodimer or a heterodimer, composed of both platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha and beta polypeptides. Studies suggest that this gene plays a role in organ development, wound healing, and tumor progression. Mutations in this gene have been associated with idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome, somatic and familial gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and a variety of other cancers. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2012]

Expression: Ubiquitous expression in ovary (RPKM 74.4), brain (RPKM 24.8) and 20 other tissues

Gene size: 68953bp

Exon count: 30