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Function

EGF stimulates the growth of various epidermal and epithelial tissues in vivo and in vitro and of some fibroblasts in cell culture. Magnesiotropic hormone that stimulates magnesium reabsorption in the renal distal convoluted tubule via engagement of EGFR and activation of the magnesium channel TRPM6 (By similarity).

Cellular localization

  • Membrane
  • Single-pass type I membrane protein

Alternative names

Pro-epidermal growth factor, EGF, Egf

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Oncology

Molecular weight

124126Da

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