Fibroblast growth factor
FunctionFibroblast growth factors (FGF) are involved in angiogenesis, wound-healing and embryonic development. FGF is heparin-binding protein. FGF require heparan sulfate (HS) to activate the four FGF cell-surface receptors (FGFR). In vertebrates there are 23 members in the FGF family[1].
RelevanceFGF signaling is important in the pathogenesis of a variety of tumor types, angiogenesis and wound healing. |
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3D structures of fibroblast growth factor3D structures of fibroblast growth factor
Updated on 22-January-2016