Protein
Fibroblast growth factor 5
Function
Plays an important role in the regulation of cell proliferation and cell differentiation. Required for normal regulation of the hair growth cycle. Functions as an inhibitor of hair elongation by promoting progression from anagen, the growth phase of the hair follicle, into catagen the apoptosis-induced regression phase (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the heparin-binding growth factors family.
Sequence
MSLSFLLLLFLSHLILSAWAQGEKRLAPKGQPGPAATERNPGGASSRRSSSSTATSSSSPASSSSAASRGGPGSSLEQSSFQWSPSGRRTGSLYCRVGIGFHLQIYPDGKVNGSHEANMLSILEIFAVSQGIVGIRGVFSNKFLAMSKKGKLHASAKFTDDCKFRERFQENSYNTYASAIHRTEKTGREWYVALNKRGKAKRGCSPRVKPQHVSTHFLPRFKQLEQPELSFTVTVPEKKKPPNPVKPKVPLSAPRRSPNTVKYRLKFRFG