The angiopoietin receptors are receptors that bind angiopoietin.TIE-1 and TIE-2 comprise the cell-surface receptors that bind and are activated by the angiopoietins (Ang1 Ang2 Ang3 Ang4). The angiopoietins are protein growth factors required for the formation of blood vessels (angiogenesis).
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