FGF-7, Fibroblast Growth Factor-7, murine (mouse)

FGF-7, Fibroblast Growth Factor-7, murine (mouse): Fibroblast Growth Factor-7 (FGF-7/KGF) is one of 23 known members of the FGF family. All FGFs have two conserved cysteine residues and share 30 – 50% sequence identity at the amino acid level. Proteins of this family play a central role during prenatal development and postnatal growth and regeneration of variety of tissues, by promoting cellular proliferation and differentiation. KGF-1/FG-7 is a mitogen factor specific for epithelial cells and keratinocytes and signals through FGFR 2b. KGF-1/FGF-7 plays a role in kidney and lung development, angiogenesis, and wound healing. UnitProt ID: P36363