FGF20
| fibroblast growth factor 20 | |||||||
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| Symbol | FGF20 | ||||||
Chr. 8 p22 | |||||||
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Fibroblast growth factor 20 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the FGF20 gene.[1]
Function
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the
embryonic development,[2] cell growth, morphogenesis, tissue repair, tumor growth and invasion. This gene was shown to be expressed in normal brain, particularly the cerebellum. The rat homolog is preferentially expressed in the brain and able to enhance the survival of midbrain dopaminergic neurons in vitro.[3]
References
- PMID 10913340.
- PMID 10441498.
- ^ "Entrez Gene: Fibroblast growth factor 20".
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