[HTML][HTML] Identification of a lipase-linked cell membrane receptor for pigment epithelium-derived factor

L Notari, V Baladron, JD Aroca-Aguilar, N Balko… - Journal of biological …, 2006 - ASBMB
Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) is an extracellular multifunctional protein
belonging to the serpin superfamily with demonstrable neurotrophic, gliastatic …

Characterization of PEDF: a multi‐functional serpin family protein

S Filleur, T Nelius, W De Riese… - Journal of cellular …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Pigment epithelium‐derived factor (PEDF) is a 50 kDa secreted glycoprotein that belongs to
the non‐inhibitory serpin family group. PEDF has been described as a natural angiogenesis …

[HTML][HTML] Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) prevents retinal cell death via PEDF Receptor (PEDF-R): identification of a functional ligand binding site

P Subramanian, S Locatelli-Hoops, J Kenealey… - Journal of Biological …, 2013 - ASBMB
The extracellular pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) displays retina survival activity
by interacting with receptor proteins on cell surfaces. We have previously reported that …

Crystal structure of human PEDF, a potent anti-angiogenic and neurite growth-promoting factor

M Simonovic, PGW Gettins… - Proceedings of the …, 2001 - National Acad Sciences
Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF), a noninhibitory member of the serpin superfamily,
is the most potent inhibitor of angiogenesis in the mammalian ocular compartment. It also …

Neuroprotective and antiangiogenic actions of PEDF in the eye: molecular targets and therapeutic potential

CJ Barnstable, J Tombran-Tink - Progress in retinal and eye research, 2004 - Elsevier
Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) is a 50-kDa protein encoded by a single gene that
shows strong conservation across phyla from fish to mammals. It is secreted by the retinal …

[HTML][HTML] Evidence for pigment epithelium–derived factor receptors in the neural retina

MS Aymerich, EM Alberdi, A Martínez… - … & visual science, 2001 - jov.arvojournals.org
purpose. The neurotrophic activity of pigment epithelium–derived factor (PEDF), an
extracellular factor present in the retina, is mediated by binding to cell-surface receptors in …

Extracellular phosphorylation converts pigment epithelium–derived factor from a neurotrophic to an antiangiogenic factor

G Maik-Rachline, S Shaltiel, R Seger - Blood, 2005 - ashpublications.org
The pigment epithelium–derived factor (PEDF) belongs to the superfamily of serine protease
inhibitors (serpin). There have been 2 distinct functions attributed to this factor, which can act …

Structure-function relationships of PEDF

T Kawaguchi, SI Yamagishi… - Current molecular …, 2010 - ingentaconnect.com
Pigment epithelial-derived factor (PEDF) is a 50-kDa secreted glycoprotein that belongs to
the non-inhibitory serpin. It has an α/β core serine-protease inhibitor domain, 3 major β …

Expression, secretion, and age-related downregulation of pigment epithelium-derived factor, a serpin with neurotrophic activity

J Tombran-Tink, SM Shivaram, GJ Chader… - Journal of …, 1995 - Soc Neuroscience
Retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells form a functional complex with photoreceptor neurons
of the retina, interacting through the interphotoreceptor matrix (IPM). We now provide …

[HTML][HTML] Pigment Epithelium-derived factor behaves like a noninhibitory serpin: Neurotrophic activity does not require the serpin reactive loop (∗)

SP Becerra, A Sagasti, P Spinella, V Notario - Journal of Biological …, 1995 - ASBMB
Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF), a neurite-promoting factor, has an amino acid
primary structure that is related to members of the serine protease inhibitor (serpin) family …