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Fibroblast growth factor 9

Function

Plays an important role in the regulation of embryonic development, cell proliferation, cell differentiation and cell migration. May have a role in glial cell growth and differentiation during development, gliosis during repair and regeneration of brain tissue after damage, differentiation and survival of neuronal cells, and growth stimulation of glial tumors.

Post-translational modifications

N-glycosylated.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the heparin-binding growth factors family.

Tissue specificity

Brain and kidney.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted

Alternative names

  • Fgf-9
  • Fgf-9
  • Fgf9
  • Fibroblast growth factor 9
  • FGF-9
  • Glia-activating factor
  • HBGF-9
  • GAF

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Oncology

Molecular weight

23414Da

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