| FGF21 |
| LOCUS ID | 26291 | ||||
| GENE_SYMBOL | FGF21 | ||||
| GENE NAME | fibroblast growth factor 21 | ||||
| SYNONYMNS | |||||
| CHROMOSOME | 19 | ||||
| HOMOLOGENE ID | 10428 | ||||
| SOURCE | HUMAN |
| PMIDs | 23887638 |
| GENE SUMMARY |
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| 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. The function of this growth factor has not yet been determined. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
| OBSERVATION |
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| 1. The role of FGF21 as a biomarker or therapeutic target of atherosclerotic diseases warrants further investigation. |