3 Ontology Annotations
GO Term | Gene Name |
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GO:0005104 | IPR028287 |
GO:0008543 | IPR028287 |
GO:0005576 | IPR028287 |
Type: | Family | Name: | Fibroblast growth factor 17 |
Description: | Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) [, ] are a family of multifunctional proteins, often referred to as 'promiscuous growth factors' due to their diverse actions on multiple cell types [, ]. The function of FGFs in developmental processes include mesoderm induction, anterior-posterior patterning, limb development, and neural induction and development. In mature tissues, they are involved in diverse processes including keratinocyte organisation and wound healing [, , , , , ]. FGF involvement is critical during normal development of both vertebrates and invertebrates, and irregularities in their function leads to a range of developmental defects [, , , ]. Fibroblast growth factors are heparin-binding proteins and interactions with cell-surface-associated heparan sulfate proteoglycans have been shown to be essential for FGF signal transduction. There are currently over 20 different FGF family members that have been identified in mammals, all of which are structurally related signaling molecules [, ]. They exert their effects through four distinct membrane fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs), FGFR1 to FGFR4 [], which belong to the tyrosine kinase superfamily.This entry represents fibroblast growth factor 17 (FGF17). The protein plays an important role in the regulation of embryonic development and in the induction and patterning of the embryonic brain. It is required for normal brain development []. In mouse, FGF17 is localised to specific sites in the brain, the developing skeleton and developing arteries, which suggests a role in central nervous system, bone and vascular growth [, , ]. | Short Name: | FGF17 |
GO Term | Gene Name |
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GO:0005104 | IPR028287 |
GO:0008543 | IPR028287 |
GO:0005576 | IPR028287 |