Protein
Fibroblast growth factor 18
Organism
Rattus norvegicus
Function
Plays an important role in the regulation of cell proliferation, cell differentiation and cell migration. Required for normal ossification and bone development. Stimulates hepatic and intestinal proliferation (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the heparin-binding growth factors family.
Sequence
MYSAPSACTCLCLHFLLLCFQVQVLAAEENVDFRIHVENQTRARDDVSRKQLRLYQLYSRTSGKHIQVLGRRISARGEDGDKYAQLLVETDTFGSQVRIKGKETEFYLCMNRKGKLVGKPDGTSKECVFIEKVLENNYTALMSAKYSGWYVGFTKKGRPRKGPKTRENQQDVHFMKRYPKGQTELQKPFKYTTVTKRSRRIRPTHPG