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Function

Plays an important role in the regulation of cell proliferation, cell differentiation, angiogenesis and myogenesis, and is required for normal muscle regeneration.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the heparin-binding growth factors family.

Tissue specificity

Leukemia cell lines with platelet/ megakaryocytic differentiation potential.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted
  • Extracellular space

Alternative names

HST2, HSTF2, FGF6, Fibroblast growth factor 6, FGF-6, Heparin secretory-transforming protein 2, Heparin-binding growth factor 6, HST-2, HSTF-2, HBGF-6

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Oncology

Molecular weight

22905Da