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Fibroblast Growth Factor 8

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Definition: A fibroblast growth factor that preferentially activates FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR 4. It was initially identified as an androgen-induced growth factor and plays a role in regulating growth of human BREAST NEOPLASMS and PROSTATIC NEOPLASMS.      Other names Growth Factor, Androgen-Induced; Androgen Induced Growth Factor; Fibroblast Growth Factor 8b; Androgen-Induced Growth Factor
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Fgf8 protein, rat  0   *Fibroblast Growth Factor 8.
Fgf8 protein, mouse  0   *Fibroblast Growth Factor 8 Protein Isoforms.
FGF8 protein, human  0   *Fibroblast Growth Factor 8.

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