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Fibroblast growth factors.

K A Thomas1

  • 1Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Merck Sharp and Dohme Research Laboratories, Rahway, New Jersey 07065.

FASEB Journal : Official Publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
|December 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are proteins that stimulate cell division and growth. Research shows FGFs promote neurite outgrowth and wound healing in vivo.

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Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are key heparin-binding proteins.
  • FGFs act as mitogens, stimulating cell division in embryonic mesoderm and neuroectoderm.
  • Terminally differentiated neurons also exhibit neurite outgrowth in response to FGFs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the biological functions of Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs).
  • To characterize the molecular properties and family expansion of FGFs.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of protein and nucleic acid sequences.
  • In vitro cell culture studies.
  • In vivo experimental models.

Main Results:

  • FGFs induce DNA synthesis, cell migration, and blood vessel growth.
  • FGFs are crucial for dermal wound closure.
  • Sequence homology identified between acidic and basic FGF, indicating a shared protein family.
  • Discovery of additional genes expanding the FGF family.

Conclusions:

  • FGFs play significant roles in cell proliferation, differentiation, and tissue repair.
  • The FGF family is a conserved group of proteins with diverse biological functions.
  • Further research into FGF signaling pathways is warranted for therapeutic applications.

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