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Gene information for FGF9 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID2254
Official gene symbolFGF9
Full namefibroblast growth factor 9 (glia-activating factor)
Aliases,GAF,HBFG-9,MGC119914,MGC119915,SYNS3,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene 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. This protein was isolated as a secreted factor that exhibits a growth-stimulating effect on cultured glial cells. In nervous system, this protein is produced mainly by neurons and may be important for glial cell development. Expression of the mouse homolog of this gene was found to be dependent on Sonic hedgehog (Shh) signaling. Mice lacking the homolog gene displayed a male-to-female sex reversal phenotype, which suggested a role in testicular embryogenesis. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 13   Locus: 13q11-q12
Gene position22245215 - 22278640  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size33426 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID600921