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FGFs and PTPN11 (Shp-2)
Fibroblast growth factors

Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) comprise a family of related polypeptides with broad mitogenic and cell survival activities.

Members

FGF1 FGF2 FGF3 FGF4 FGF5 FGF6 FGF7 FGF8 FGF9 FGF10
FGF11 FGF12 FGF13 FGF14 FGF15 FGF16 FGF17 FGF18 FGF19 FGF20
FGF21 FGF22 FGF23

Pathology

FGF3 - MIM.602115 - inner ear agenesis, microtia, and microdontia
FGF10 5p13-p12 MIM.602115 lacrimal gland aplasia
FGF10 5p13-p12 MIM.602115 salivary gland aplasia
FGF13 Xq26.3 MIM.300070
FGF14 13q34 MIM.601515 autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia
FGF23 12p13.3 MIM.605380 autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets MIM.193100

References

- Javerzat S, Auguste P, Bikfalvi A. The role of fibroblast growth factors in vascular development. Trends Mol Med. 2002 Oct;8(10):483-9. PMID: 12383771