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Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor-3

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Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor-3 Definition

Expressed in brain, kidney, testis, and widely in fetal tissues by human FGFR3 Gene (FGFR Family), 3 alternative isoforms of highly conserved type I membrane protein Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3, consisting of an acidic- and basic-FGF binding extracellular region (containing 3 Ig C2-type domains), a transmembrane segment, and a cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase domain, activate downstream signal cascades involved in mitogenesis and differentiation, as well as bone development and maintenance. FGFR3 defects cause achondroplasia, crouzon syndrome, thanatophoric dysplasia, coronal synostosis, hypochondroplasia, bladder and cervix cancers. (NCI)

Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor-3 Synonyms

Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3, EC 2.7.1.112, FGFR3, Hydroxyaryl-Protein Kinase, Tyrosine Kinase JTK4

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