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Gene Symbol FGF5
Synonyms HBGF-5 | Smag-82 | TCMGLY
Gene Description FGF5, fibroblast growth factor 5, is a member of the fibroblast growth factor family that regulate growth and development, particularly hair growth (PMID: 18058912). Overexpression of Fgf5 has been identified in breast cancer (PMID: 29804124), pancreatic cancer (PMID: 9333017), and bone metastases of solid tumors (PMID: 22120474).
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