fgf8a
Developmental stage
Expressed in Kupffer's vesicle.
Function
Plays an important role in the regulation of embryonic development, cell proliferation, cell differentiation and cell migration (By similarity). Required for Kupffer's vesicle ciliogenesis (PubMed:19164561).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the heparin-binding growth factors family.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
fgf-8, fgf8, Fibroblast growth factor 8, FGF-8