Summary

Name FGF5
Full Name Fibroblast growth factor 5
Synonyms FGF-5, Heparin-binding growth factor 5, HBGF-5, Smag-82
Primary ID P12034
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Type protein
Relations 2
Function Plays an important role in the regulation of cell proliferation and cell differentiation. Required for normal regulation of the hair growth cycle. Functions as an inhibitor of hair elongation by promoting progression from anagen, the growth phase of the hair follicle, into catagen the apoptosis-induced regression phase (By similarity).

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Regulator Mechanism target score
+ up-regulates img/direct-activation.png binding FGFR1 0.698
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates img/direct-activation.png binding FGFR2 0.701
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens