MeSH definition : An angiopoietin that is closely related to ANGIOPOIETIN-1. It binds to the TIE-2 RECEPTOR
without receptor stimulation and antagonizes the effect of ANGIOPOIETIN-1. However
its antagonistic effect may be limited to cell receptors that occur within the vasculature.
Angiopoietin-2 may therefore play a role in down-regulation of BLOOD VESSEL branching
and sprouting.;
MeSH synonym : angiopoietin 2;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angiopoietin 2;
An angiopoietin that is closely related to ANGIOPOIETIN-1. It binds to the TIE-2 RECEPTOR
without receptor stimulation and antagonizes the effect of ANGIOPOIETIN-1. However
its antagonistic effect may be limited to cell receptors that occur within the vasculature.
Angiopoietin-2 may therefore play a role in down-regulation of BLOOD VESSEL branching
and sprouting.