Fibroblast growth factors

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
FGF
Pronunciation
/ˈfaɪbroʊˌblæst ɡroʊθ ˈfæk.tərz/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Unclassified

Examples in Context

  1. Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of low power laser on basic fibroblast growth factors ( bFGF ) expression in periodontal tissue during tooth movement.
  2. The acidic fibroblast growth factor ( aFGF ) and basic fibroblast growth factor ( bFGF ) are two mainly fibroblast growth factors in the family members. aFGF and bFGF have similar structure and function and they act on the same receptor.
  3. Four distinct types molecule in cell surface or extracellular interact with basic fibroblast growth factors ( bFGF ) that can regulate bFGF signaling and biological activity.
  4. The growth plate development is regulated by multiple signaling molecules, in which fibroblast growth factors ( FGFs ) and fibroblast growth factor receptors ( FGFRs ) are important.
  5. Function and Characteristic of the Fibroblast Growth Factors

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