Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was a main substance as an endothelial cell specific mitogen. This acts sometimes as an antiapoptotic factor. It plays an important role in the embryo development as well as implantation process. This review introducesthe function and distribution of the VEGF and its receptors related to the development of mammal embryos.

• Dibyendu Biswas(College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University)
• Sang-Hwan Hyun(College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) Corresponding author