FGF7, fibroblast growth factor 7

FGF7, fibroblast growth factor 7

• The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. FGF family members possess broad mitogenic and cell survival activities, and are involved in a variety of biological processes, including embryonic development, cell growth, morphogenesis, tissue repair, tumor growth and invasion. This protein is a potent epithelial cell-specific growth factor, whose mitogenic activity is predominantly exhibited in keratinocytes but not in fibroblasts and endothelial cells. Studies of mouse and rat homologs of this gene implicated roles in morphogenesis of epithelium, reepithelialization of wounds, hair development and early lung organogenesis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

• Gene Synonyms (HBGF-7, KGF, fibroblast growth factor 7, FGF-7, heparin-binding growth factor 7, keratinocyte growth factor,)
• NCBI Gene ID: 2252
• Species: Homo sapiens (Human)
• UNIPROT ID#>>P21781
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Gene products are often involved in multiple pathways and networks within a living cell. Learn more about other interacting partners.

fibroblast growth factor 7 interacts with:

• desumoylating isopeptidase 1
  fibroblast growth factor receptor 1
  fibroblast growth factor receptor 2
  fibroblast growth factor receptor 3
  fibroblast growth factor receptor 4
  heparan sulfate proteoglycan 2
  neuropilin 1
  pentraxin 3
  ubiquilin 1

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