| FGF21 |
| LOCUS ID | 26291 | ||||||
| GENE_SYMBOL | FGF21 | ||||||
| GENE NAME | fibroblast growth factor 21 | ||||||
| SYNONYMNS | |||||||
| CHROMOSOME | 19 | ||||||
| HOMOLOGENE ID | 10428 | ||||||
| SOURCE | HUMAN |
| PMIDs | 27839924 |
| GENE SUMMARY |
|---|
| Theis gene encodes 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. This protein is a secreted endocrine factor that functions as a major metabolic regulator. The encoded protein stimulates the uptake of glucose in adipose tissue. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2016] |
| OBSERVATION |
|---|
| 1. This result suggests that the very low serum FGF21 level itself may associate with diabetic retinopathy and also relatively elevated serum FGF21 level may be a compensatory increase to protect against microvascular injury. |