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Rabbit Anti-FGF18/FITC Conjugated antibody
background:
FGF18 is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. FGF family members possess broad mitogenic and cell survival activities, and are involved in a variety of biological processes, including embryonic development, cell growth, morphogenesis, tissue repair, tumor growth, and invasion. It has been shown in vitro that this protein is able to induce neurite outgrowth in PC12 cells. Studies of the similar proteins in mouse and chick suggested that this protein is a pleiotropic growth factor that stimulates proliferation in a number of tissues, most notably the liver and small intestine. Knockout studies of the similar gene in mice implied the role of this protein in regulating proliferation and differentiation of midline cerebellar structures.
Function:
Plays an important role in the regulation of cell proliferation, cell differentiation and cell migration. Required for normal ossification and bone development. Stimulates hepatic and intestinal proliferation.
Subunit:
Interacts with FGFR3 and FGFR4.
Subcellular Location:
Secreted
Similarity:
Belongs to the heparin-binding growth factors family.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 8817 Human
Entrez Gene: 14172 Mouse
Entrez Gene: 29369 Rat
Omim: 603726 Human
SwissProt: Q0VCA0 Cow
SwissProt: O76093 Human
SwissProt: O89101 Mouse
SwissProt: O88182 Rat
Unigene: 87191 Human
Unigene: 339812 Mouse
Unigene: 44478 Rat
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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