Fibroblast Growth Factor 2
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A single-chain polypeptide growth factor that plays a significant role in the process of WOUND HEALING and is a potent inducer of PHYSIOLOGIC ANGIOGENESIS. Several different forms of the human protein exist ranging from 18-24 kDa in size due to the use of alternative start sites within the fgf-2 gene. It has a 55 percent amino acid residue identity to FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 1 and has potent heparin-binding activity. The growth factor is an extremely potent inducer of DNA synthesis in a variety of cell types from mesoderm and neuroectoderm lineages. It was originally named basic fibroblast growth factor based upon its chemical properties and to distinguish it from acidic fibroblast growth factor (FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 1).
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D016222
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D12.644.276.624.120 D12.776.467.624.120 D23.529.624.120
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| Concept/Terms |
Fibroblast Growth Factor 2- Fibroblast Growth Factor 2
- Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor
- Class II Heparin-Binding Growth Factor
- Heparin-Binding Growth Factor Class II
- HBGF-2
- Prostatropin
- FGF-2
- FGF 2
- FGF2
- Fibroblast Growth Factor, Basic
- Fibroblast Growth Factor-2
- Cartilage-Derived Growth Factor
- Cartilage Derived Growth Factor
- Prostate Epithelial Cell Growth Factor
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Fibroblast Growth Factor 2" by people in Profiles.
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Park T, Koptyra M, Curran T. Fibroblast Growth Requires CT10 Regulator of Kinase (Crk) and Crk-like (CrkL). J Biol Chem. 2016 Dec 16; 291(51):26273-26290.
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Pacicca DM, Patel N, Lee C, Salisbury K, Lehmann W, Carvalho R, Gerstenfeld LC, Einhorn TA. Expression of angiogenic factors during distraction osteogenesis. Bone. 2003 Dec; 33(6):889-98.