FGF7
Function
Plays an important role in the regulation of embryonic development, cell proliferation and cell differentiation. Required for normal branching morphogenesis. Growth factor active on keratinocytes. Possible major paracrine effector of normal epithelial cell proliferation.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the heparin-binding growth factors family.
Tissue Specificity
Epithelial cell.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
KGF, FGF7, Fibroblast growth factor 7, FGF-7, Heparin-binding growth factor 7, Keratinocyte growth factor, HBGF-7