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Gene information for FGF20 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID26281
Official gene symbolFGF20
Full namefibroblast growth factor 20
Aliases,FGF-20,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a member of the fibroblast growth factor family. The fibroblast growth factors 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 gene product is a secreted neurotrophic factor but lacks a typical signal peptide. It is expressed in normal brain, particularly the cerebellum, and may regulate central nervous system development and function. Homodimerization of this protein was shown to regulate its receptor binding activity and concentration gradient in the extracellular matrix. Genetic variations of this gene have been associated with Parkinson disease susceptibility. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 8   Locus: 8p22-p21.3
Gene position16859674 - 16850334  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size9341 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID605558