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Platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha

An alpha-type platelet-derived growth factor receptor that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P16234]

Synonyms

PDGF-R-alpha;
PDGFR-alpha;
EC 2.7.10.1;
Alpha platelet-derived growth factor receptor;
Alpha-type platelet-derived growth factor receptor;
CD140 antigen-like family member A;
CD140a antigen;
Platelet-derived growth factor alph

Research

Bioassay Publications (101)

TimeframeStudies on this Protein(%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (1.98)18.2507
2000's32 (31.68)29.6817
2010's51 (50.50)24.3611
2020's16 (15.84)2.80

Compounds (123)

Drugs with Inhibition Measurements

DrugTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (mM)Bioassay(s)Publication(s)
rtki cpdHomo sapiens (human)IC5010.000011
pd 153035Homo sapiens (human)IC5010.000011
imatinibHomo sapiens (human)GI501.782066
imatinibHomo sapiens (human)IC500.15161010
elliptiniumHomo sapiens (human)IC500.700011
staurosporineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.000788
9-hydroxyellipticineHomo sapiens (human)IC500.600011
imatinib mesylateHomo sapiens (human)IC5022.000020
canertinib dihydrochlorideHomo sapiens (human)IC5050.000011
birb 796Homo sapiens (human)IC5030.000011
erlotinibHomo sapiens (human)IC508.120011
lapatinibHomo sapiens (human)IC5020.000011
sorafenibHomo sapiens (human)IC500.427011
pd 173955Homo sapiens (human)IC501.660011
pd 166326Homo sapiens (human)IC500.092022
s 1033Homo sapiens (human)IC500.036822
cgp 74514aHomo sapiens (human)IC5020.000011
dasatinibHomo sapiens (human)IC500.036522
dasatinibHomo sapiens (human)Ki0.010011
pd 407824Homo sapiens (human)IC5050.000011
pd 180970Homo sapiens (human)IC501.430011
pd-173952Homo sapiens (human)IC500.636011
semaxinibHomo sapiens (human)IC500.200011
su 11248Homo sapiens (human)GI500.330522
su 11248Homo sapiens (human)IC500.061044
d-64406Homo sapiens (human)IC500.600022
2-tert-butyl-9-fluoro-3,6-dihydro-7h-benz(h)imidazo(4,5-f)isoquinoline-7-oneHomo sapiens (human)IC501.490011
a 419259Homo sapiens (human)IC5020.000011
gdp 366Homo sapiens (human)IC500.048011
krn 633Homo sapiens (human)IC500.970011
jnj 10198409Homo sapiens (human)IC500.045022
lenvatinibHomo sapiens (human)IC500.051011
ki23057Homo sapiens (human)IC500.480011
ct52923Homo sapiens (human)IC5010.408043
tivozanibHomo sapiens (human)IC500.002311
cediranibHomo sapiens (human)IC500.036011
pazopanibHomo sapiens (human)IC500.071011
bibw 2992Homo sapiens (human)IC5010.000011
saracatinibHomo sapiens (human)IC5010.000011
l 783277Homo sapiens (human)IC500.002411
PDGF receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor IIIHomo sapiens (human)IC500.065022
regorafenibHomo sapiens (human)GI500.286522
mp470Homo sapiens (human)IC502.550020
ki 8751Homo sapiens (human)IC500.067011
nvp-aew541Homo sapiens (human)IC500.800011
abt 869Homo sapiens (human)GI500.057222
abt 869Homo sapiens (human)IC500.015011
tak 285Homo sapiens (human)IC5010.000011
crizotinibHomo sapiens (human)IC501.000011
mln8054Homo sapiens (human)IC500.794311
enmd 2076Homo sapiens (human)IC500.033022
tak 593Homo sapiens (human)IC500.004311
bms 777607Homo sapiens (human)IC500.028011
ponatinibHomo sapiens (human)IC500.001633
quizartinibHomo sapiens (human)IC500.042022
cabozantinibHomo sapiens (human)IC5010.000011
pexidartinibHomo sapiens (human)IC500.009622
gsk 1363089Homo sapiens (human)IC500.2346613
mk 2461Homo sapiens (human)IC500.100011
4-[6-[4-(methoxycarbonylamino)phenyl]-4-(4-morpholinyl)-1-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidinyl]-1-piperidinecarboxylic acid methyl esterHomo sapiens (human)IC5050.000011
abt-348Homo sapiens (human)Ki0.000811
3-((4-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)-1h-imidazol-2-yl)methyl)benzamideHomo sapiens (human)IC503.000011
bix 02565Homo sapiens (human)IC500.956021
lfm a13Homo sapiens (human)IC50500.000011
ceritinibHomo sapiens (human)IC501.140011
pf-543Homo sapiens (human)IC5010.000011
at 9283Homo sapiens (human)IC500.010011
nintedanibHomo sapiens (human)IC500.017055

Drugs with Activation Measurements

DrugTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (mM)Bioassay(s)Publication(s)
sb 202190Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
imatinibHomo sapiens (human)EC500.090011
imatinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.031022
staurosporineHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.010022
imatinib mesylateHomo sapiens (human)EC500.680210
gefitinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd10.000022
lestaurtinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.365022
vatalanibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.096022
ruboxistaurinHomo sapiens (human)Kd10.000022
canertinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd5.200022
birb 796Homo sapiens (human)Kd1.200022
cyc 202Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
sb 203580Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000022
enzastaurinHomo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
erlotinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd1.800022
lapatinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd10.000022
sorafenibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.062044
pd 173955Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.005611
s 1033Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.127022
bms 387032Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000022
tandutinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.002433
vx-745Homo sapiens (human)Kd9.400022
dasatinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.000522
zd 6474Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.230022
4-(5-benzo(1,3)dioxol-5-yl-4-pyridin-2-yl-1h-imidazol-2-yl)benzamideHomo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
alvocidibHomo sapiens (human)Kd7.950022
bosutinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd5.100011
su 11248Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.000833
jnj-7706621Homo sapiens (human)Kd4.000011
vx680Homo sapiens (human)Kd1.600022
ekb 569Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
axitinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.000511
pd 184352Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
bms345541Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
midostaurinHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.313333
ki 20227Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.000511
cp 724714Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
pi103Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000022
hki 272Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
tofacitinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd10.000022
n-(6-chloro-7-methoxy-9h-beta-carbolin-8-yl)-2-methylnicotinamideHomo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
cediranibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.000411
masitinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.025011
pazopanibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.004922
azd 6244Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
su 14813Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.001122
bibw 2992Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
tg100-115Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
pha 665752Homo sapiens (human)Kd2.000011
6-[[5-fluoro-2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyanilino)-4-pyrimidinyl]amino]-2,2-dimethyl-4H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-3-oneHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.060011
brivanibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.011011
mp470Homo sapiens (human)EC5027.163010
at 7519Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
bi 2536Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
nvp-ast487Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.027022
kw 2449Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.130011
abt 869Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.004222
azd 1152Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.038011
gw 2580Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000022
crizotinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
chir-265Homo sapiens (human)Kd1.100022
motesanibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.010022
mln8054Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000022
GDC-0879Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
gsk 461364Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
azd 1152-hqpaHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.038022
nvp-tae684Homo sapiens (human)EC501.000011
nvp-tae684Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.840011
fedratinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd2.700011
gsk690693Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
gdc 0941Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
plx 4720Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.190011
sgx 523Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
quizartinibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.008966
incb-018424Homo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
gsk 1838705aHomo sapiens (human)Kd10.000011
gsk 1363089Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.004511
blz 945Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.210011
chir 258Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.054022
nintedanibHomo sapiens (human)Kd0.016011
pp242Homo sapiens (human)Kd0.220011

Drugs with Other Measurements

DrugTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (mM)Bioassay(s)Publication(s)
azd2932Homo sapiens (human)INH0.002011

Enables

This protein enables 11 target(s):

TargetCategoryDefinition
protein kinase activitymolecular functionCatalysis of the phosphorylation of an amino acid residue in a protein, usually according to the reaction: a protein + ATP = a phosphoprotein + ADP. [PMID:25399640]
transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase activitymolecular functionCombining with a signal and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity by catalysis of the reaction: ATP + a protein-L-tyrosine = ADP + a protein-L-tyrosine phosphate. [EC:2.7.10.1, GOC:mah]
platelet-derived growth factor alpha-receptor activitymolecular functionCombining with platelet-derived growth factor isoform PDGF-AA, PDGF-BB or PDGF-AB to initiate a change in cell activity. [PMID:1657917]
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor activitymolecular functionCombining with a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor ligand and transmitting the signal across the plasma membrane to initiate a change in cell activity. [GOC:mah, GOC:signaling, PMID:19909239]
platelet-derived growth factor receptor bindingmolecular functionBinding to a platelet-derived growth factor receptor. [GOC:ai]
protein bindingmolecular functionBinding to a protein. [GOC:go_curators]
ATP bindingmolecular functionBinding to ATP, adenosine 5'-triphosphate, a universally important coenzyme and enzyme regulator. [ISBN:0198506732]
vascular endothelial growth factor bindingmolecular functionBinding to a vascular endothelial growth factor. [PMID:17470632]
protein homodimerization activitymolecular functionBinding to an identical protein to form a homodimer. [GOC:jl]
protein-containing complex bindingmolecular functionBinding to a macromolecular complex. [GOC:jl]
platelet-derived growth factor bindingmolecular functionBinding to platelet-derived growth factor. [GOC:dgh]

Located In

This protein is located in 11 target(s):

TargetCategoryDefinition
nucleuscellular componentA membrane-bounded organelle of eukaryotic cells in which chromosomes are housed and replicated. In most cells, the nucleus contains all of the cell's chromosomes except the organellar chromosomes, and is the site of RNA synthesis and processing. In some species, or in specialized cell types, RNA metabolism or DNA replication may be absent. [GOC:go_curators]
nucleoplasmcellular componentThat part of the nuclear content other than the chromosomes or the nucleolus. [GOC:ma, ISBN:0124325653]
cytoplasmcellular componentThe contents of a cell excluding the plasma membrane and nucleus, but including other subcellular structures. [ISBN:0198547684]
endoplasmic reticulum membranecellular componentThe lipid bilayer surrounding the endoplasmic reticulum. [GOC:mah]
Golgi apparatuscellular componentA membrane-bound cytoplasmic organelle of the endomembrane system that further processes the core oligosaccharides (e.g. N-glycans) added to proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum and packages them into membrane-bound vesicles. The Golgi apparatus operates at the intersection of the secretory, lysosomal, and endocytic pathways. [ISBN:0198506732]
plasma membranecellular componentThe membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins. [ISBN:0716731363]
microvilluscellular componentThin cylindrical membrane-covered projections on the surface of an animal cell containing a core bundle of actin filaments. Present in especially large numbers on the absorptive surface of intestinal cells. [ISBN:0815316194]
ciliumcellular componentA specialized eukaryotic organelle that consists of a filiform extrusion of the cell surface and of some cytoplasmic parts. Each cilium is largely bounded by an extrusion of the cytoplasmic (plasma) membrane, and contains a regular longitudinal array of microtubules, anchored to a basal body. [GOC:cilia, GOC:curators, GOC:kmv, GOC:vw, ISBN:0198547684, PMID:16824949, PMID:17009929, PMID:20144998]
external side of plasma membranecellular componentThe leaflet of the plasma membrane that faces away from the cytoplasm and any proteins embedded or anchored in it or attached to its surface. [GOC:dos, GOC:tb]
membranecellular componentA lipid bilayer along with all the proteins and protein complexes embedded in it and attached to it. [GOC:dos, GOC:mah, ISBN:0815316194]
cell junctioncellular componentA cellular component that forms a specialized region of connection between two or more cells, or between a cell and the extracellular matrix, or between two membrane-bound components of a cell, such as flagella. [GOC:aruk, GOC:bc, GOC:mah, http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/cmb/cells/pmemb/junctions_a.html, ISBN:0198506732, PMID:26820516, PMID:28096264]

Active In

This protein is active in 1 target(s):

TargetCategoryDefinition
plasma membranecellular componentThe membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins. [ISBN:0716731363]

Part Of

This protein is part of 2 target(s):

TargetCategoryDefinition
protein-containing complexcellular componentA stable assembly of two or more macromolecules, i.e. proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates or lipids, in which at least one component is a protein and the constituent parts function together. [GOC:dos, GOC:mah]
receptor complexcellular componentAny protein complex that undergoes combination with a hormone, neurotransmitter, drug or intracellular messenger to initiate a change in cell function. [GOC:go_curators]

Involved In

This protein is involved in 44 target(s):

TargetCategoryDefinition
luteinizationbiological processThe set of processes resulting in differentiation of theca and granulosa cells into luteal cells and in the formation of a corpus luteum after ovulation. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279054/]
in utero embryonic developmentbiological processThe process whose specific outcome is the progression of the embryo in the uterus over time, from formation of the zygote in the oviduct, to birth. An example of this process is found in Mus musculus. [GOC:go_curators, GOC:mtg_sensu]
cell activationbiological processA multicellular organismal process by which exposure to an activating factor such as a cellular or soluble ligand results in a change in the morphology or behavior of a cell. [GOC:mgi_curators]
hematopoietic progenitor cell differentiationbiological processThe process in which precursor cell type acquires the specialized features of a hematopoietic progenitor cell, a class of cell types including myeloid progenitor cells and lymphoid progenitor cells. [GOC:add, GOC:rl, ISBN:0781735149, PMID:16551251]
estrogen metabolic processbiological processThe chemical reactions and pathways involving estrogens, C18 steroid hormones that can stimulate the development of female sexual characteristics. Also found in plants. [ISBN:0198506732]
positive regulation of cell population proliferationbiological processAny process that activates or increases the rate or extent of cell proliferation. [GOC:go_curators]
negative regulation of platelet activationbiological processAny process that decreases the rate or frequency of platelet activation. Platelet activation is a series of progressive, overlapping events triggered by exposure of the platelets to subendothelial tissue. [GOC:BHF, GOC:dph, GOC:tb]
positive regulation of phospholipase C activitybiological processAny process that increases the rate of phospholipase C activity. [GOC:dph, GOC:tb]
peptidyl-tyrosine phosphorylationbiological processThe phosphorylation of peptidyl-tyrosine to form peptidyl-O4'-phospho-L-tyrosine. [RESID:AA0039]
signal transduction involved in regulation of gene expressionbiological processAny process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of gene expression as a consequence of a process in which a signal is released and/or conveyed from one location to another. [GOC:mtg_signal]
extracellular matrix organizationbiological processA process that is carried out at the cellular level which results in the assembly, arrangement of constituent parts, or disassembly of an extracellular matrix. [GOC:mah]
lung developmentbiological processThe process whose specific outcome is the progression of the lung over time, from its formation to the mature structure. In all air-breathing vertebrates the lungs are developed from the ventral wall of the oesophagus as a pouch which divides into two sacs. In amphibians and many reptiles the lungs retain very nearly this primitive sac-like character, but in the higher forms the connection with the esophagus becomes elongated into the windpipe and the inner walls of the sacs become more and more divided, until, in the mammals, the air spaces become minutely divided into tubes ending in small air cells, in the walls of which the blood circulates in a fine network of capillaries. In mammals the lungs are more or less divided into lobes, and each lung occupies a separate cavity in the thorax. [GOC:jid, UBERON:0002048]
adrenal gland developmentbiological processThe process whose specific outcome is the progression of the adrenal gland over time, from its formation to the mature structure. This gland can either be a discrete structure located bilaterally above each kidney, or a cluster of cells in the head kidney that perform the functions of the adrenal gland. In either case, this organ consists of two cells types, aminergic chromaffin cells and steroidogenic cortical cells. [GOC:dgh]
positive regulation of cell migrationbiological processAny process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cell migration. [GOC:go_curators]
male genitalia developmentbiological processThe process whose specific outcome is the progression of the male genitalia over time, from its formation to the mature structure. [GOC:ems, ISBN:0140512888]
regulation of actin cytoskeleton organizationbiological processAny process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of the formation, arrangement of constituent parts, or disassembly of cytoskeletal structures comprising actin filaments and their associated proteins. [GOC:mah]
Leydig cell differentiationbiological processThe process in which a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized structural and/or functional features of a Leydig cell. A Leydig cell is a testosterone-secreting cell in the interstitial area, between the seminiferous tubules, in the testis. [GOC:ln, PMID:12050120]
platelet-derived growth factor receptor-alpha signaling pathwaybiological processThe series of molecular signals initiated a ligand binding to an alpha-type platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFalpha) on the surface of a target cell, and ending with the regulation of a downstream cellular process, e.g. transcription. [GOC:bf, GOC:yaf, PMID:10372961]
positive regulation of cell proliferation by VEGF-activated platelet derived growth factor receptor signaling pathwaybiological processThe series of molecular signals initiated by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) binding to a platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) on the surface of a cell, which activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cell proliferation. [GOC:signaling, PMID:17470632]
wound healingbiological processThe series of events that restore integrity to a damaged tissue, following an injury. [GOC:bf, PMID:15269788]
odontogenesis of dentin-containing toothbiological processThe process whose specific outcome is the progression of a dentin-containing tooth over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A dentin-containing tooth is a hard, bony organ borne on the jaw or other bone of a vertebrate, and is composed mainly of dentin, a dense calcified substance, covered by a layer of enamel. [GOC:cjm, GOC:mah, GOC:mtg_sensu, PMID:10333884, PMID:15355794]
protein autophosphorylationbiological processThe phosphorylation by a protein of one or more of its own amino acid residues (cis-autophosphorylation), or residues on an identical protein (trans-autophosphorylation). [ISBN:0198506732]
platelet-derived growth factor receptor signaling pathwaybiological processThe series of molecular signals initiated by a ligand binding to a platelet-derived growth factor receptor on the surface of a target cell, and ending with the regulation of a downstream cellular process, e.g. transcription. [GOC:ceb]
positive regulation of fibroblast proliferationbiological processAny process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of multiplication or reproduction of fibroblast cells. [GOC:jid]
embryonic digestive tract morphogenesisbiological processThe process in which the anatomical structures of the digestive tract are generated and organized during embryonic development. The digestive tract is the anatomical structure through which food passes and is processed. [GOC:go_curators]
embryonic cranial skeleton morphogenesisbiological processThe process in which the anatomical structures of the cranial skeleton are generated and organized during the embryonic phase. [GOC:dsf, GOC:jid, PMID:16049113]
embryonic skeletal system morphogenesisbiological processThe process in which the anatomical structures of the skeleton are generated and organized during the embryonic phase. [GOC:dph, GOC:dsf, GOC:jid, GOC:tb, PMID:16049113]
positive regulation of calcium-mediated signalingbiological processAny process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of calcium-mediated signaling. [GOC:ai]
white fat cell differentiationbiological processThe process in which a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized features of a white adipocyte, an animal connective tissue cell involved in energy storage. White adipocytes have cytoplasmic lipids arranged in a unique vacuole. [PMID:12508945]
positive regulation of chemotaxisbiological processAny process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of the directed movement of a motile cell or organism in response to a specific chemical concentration gradient. [GOC:ai]
positive regulation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transductionbiological processAny process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction. [GOC:ai]
cardiac myofibril assemblybiological processThe process whose specific outcome is the progression of the cardiac myofibril over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A cardiac myofibril is a myofibril specific to cardiac muscle cells. [GOC:devbiol]
roof of mouth developmentbiological processThe biological process whose specific outcome is the progression of the roof of the mouth from an initial condition to its mature state. This process begins with the formation of the structure and ends with the mature structure. The roof of the mouth is the partition that separates the nasal and oral cavities. [GOC:dph, ISBN:0721662544]
face morphogenesisbiological processThe process in which the anatomical structures of the face are generated and organized. The face is the ventral division of the head. [GOC:dph]
cell chemotaxisbiological processThe directed movement of a motile cell guided by a specific chemical concentration gradient. Movement may be towards a higher concentration (positive chemotaxis) or towards a lower concentration (negative chemotaxis). [GOC:dph]
retina vasculature development in camera-type eyebiological processThe process whose specific outcome is the progression of the vasculature of the retina over time, from its formation to the mature structure. [GOC:BHF, GOC:dph]
positive regulation of ERK1 and ERK2 cascadebiological processAny process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of signal transduction mediated by the ERK1 and ERK2 cascade. [GOC:mah]
platelet aggregationbiological processThe adhesion of one platelet to one or more other platelets via adhesion molecules. [GOC:BHF, GOC:vk]
cellular response to amino acid stimulusbiological processAny process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of an amino acid stimulus. An amino acid is a carboxylic acids containing one or more amino groups. [GOC:mah]
metanephric glomerular capillary formationbiological processThe process that gives rise to a metanephric glomerular capillary. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. [GOC:mtg_kidney_jan10]
regulation of mesenchymal stem cell differentiationbiological processAny process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of mesenchymal stem cell differentiation. [GOC:obol]
cell surface receptor protein tyrosine kinase signaling pathwaybiological processThe series of molecular signals initiated by an extracellular ligand binding to a receptor on the surface of the target cell where the receptor possesses tyrosine kinase activity, and ending with the regulation of a downstream cellular process, e.g. transcription. [GOC:ceb, GOC:signaling]
positive regulation of kinase activitybiological processAny process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of kinase activity, the catalysis of the transfer of a phosphate group, usually from ATP, to a substrate molecule. [GOC:mah]
multicellular organism developmentbiological processThe biological process whose specific outcome is the progression of a multicellular organism over time from an initial condition (e.g. a zygote or a young adult) to a later condition (e.g. a multicellular animal or an aged adult). [GOC:dph, GOC:ems, GOC:isa_complete, GOC:tb]