Full name: fibroblast growth factor 6

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: HBGF-6; HST2

Summary: The protein encoded by this gene 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 gene displayed oncogenic transforming activity when transfected into mammalian cells. The mouse homolog of this gene exhibits a restricted expression profile predominantly in the myogenic lineage, which suggested a role in muscle regeneration or differentiation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Expression: Low expression observed in reference dataset

Gene size: 11674bp

Exon count: 5