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FGF8 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. This protein is known to be a factor that supports androgen and anchorage independent growth of mammary tumor cells. Overexpression of this gene has been shown to increase tumor growth and angiogensis. The adult expression of this gene is restricted to testes and ovaries. Temporal and spatial pattern of this gene expression suggests its function as an embryonic epithelial factor. Studies of the mouse and chick homologs revealed roles in midbrain and limb development, organogenesis, embryo gastrulation and left-right axis determination. The alternative splicing of this gene results in four transcript variants.
Gene Name: | fibroblast growth factor 8 (androgen-induced) |
Family/Subfamily: | HBGF , not assigned-HBGF |
Synonyms: | FGF8, AIGF, Androgen-induced growth factor, FGF-8, Fibroblast growth factor 8, HBGF-8, KAL6, HH6 |
Target Sequences: | NM_006119 NP_006110.1 |
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