Fibroblast Growth Factors
| Definition: |
A family of small polypeptide growth factors that share several common features including a strong affinity for HEPARIN, and a central barrel-shaped core region of 140 amino acids that is highly homologous between family members. Although originally studied as proteins that stimulate the growth of fibroblasts this distinction is no longer a requirement for membership in the fibroblast growth factor family. |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
62031-54-3 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Fibroblasts (1974-1983),Growth Substances (1974-1983),Mitogens (1974-1983),Nerve Tissue Proteins (1974-1983),Peptides (1974-1983),Pituitary Hormones (1974-1983) |
Fibroblast Growth Factors Definitions and Terms
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