Fibroblast growth factor

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Fibroblast 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. FGF signaling is important in the pathogenesis of a variety of tumor types.

  • FGF1 is called acidic FGF.
  • FGF2 is called basic FGF.
  • FGF7 is called keratinocyte growth factor which is present in the eiptheliazation-phase of wound healing when keratinocytes are covering the wound.

3D structures of fibroblast growth factor3D structures of fibroblast growth factor

Updated on 25-November-2014

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