Protein
Fibroblast growth factor 22
Function
Plays a role in the fasting response, glucose homeostasis, lipolysis and lipogenesis. Can stimulate cell proliferation (in vitro). May be involved in hair development.
Similarity
Belongs to the heparin-binding growth factors family.
Sequence
MRRRLWLGLAWLLLARAPDAAGTPSASRGPRSYPHLEGDVRWRRLFSSTHFFLRVDPGGRVQGTRWRHGQDSILEIRSVHVGVVVIKAVSSGFYVAMNRRGRLYGSRLYTVDCRFRERIEENGHNTYASQRWRRRGQPMFLALDRRGGPRPGGRTRRYHLSAHFLPVLVS