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Gene information for FGF18 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID8817
Official gene symbolFGF18
Full namefibroblast growth factor 18
Aliases,FGF-18,ZFGF5,
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. 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. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 5   Locus: 5q34
Gene position170846667 - 170884630  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size37964 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID603726